User's Manual

PRELIMINARY
TD 92417GB
2007-02-19/ Ver. PA
User Manual
Ascom a71 Alarm Tranceiver and Ascom p71 Transceiver
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6.3 Message Queue
If a new message is received while another message is read the new message will replace
the old message in the display. The old message will be placed in the message list and
displayed when the .
6.4 Info Message
An info message is shown by the icon in the display. Open the info message from the
menu. An Info message contains information that is updated frequently, such as
measurements in a production process, exchange rates, or stock market notations.
An info message can, for example, be sent from a PC via a serial interface. The transceiver
can receive one info message per call number i.e. altogether six. When an info message is
displayed the
symbol appears. By selecting the beep code, it is possible to choose if the
transceiver shall beep or not when an info message is received.
The info messages are handled as a messages, see 6.2 Basic Message Handling on page
12 for more information.
6.5 Data Send
Access the data send function in the messages menu. The configuration of the soft keys
and services are done in the PDM.
6.5.1 Data Send
It is possible to send data from the transceiver by pressing a pre-programmed soft key or
selecting a service. Data send can be used for opening a door, starting/stopping a machine
etc. The data can be predefined when programming the soft key or service.
6.5.2 Data Send with a Prefix
Data send with a prefix is sent from the transceiver by pressing a pre-programmed soft key
or selecting a service and then entering data. Data send with prefix can be used to send
information to an application in the system.
6.6 Configure the Soft Keys
For every beep code (0-7) it is possible to configure the soft keys in the PDM. The
following can be done;
• define which soft keys are shown
• define the text on the soft keys
• define the action of the soft keys
Note: The possible actions are data send, data send with prefix, accept and reject.