Instruction manual

4: Keypad Operation

This section describes the operation of the Phoenix II Field Unit using the built in keypad. For more information on

operations using the serial port, please refer to the Centurion Software Help Menu.

4.a. How to Use the Menus

The Phoenix II menu system has been designed so that only those options which may be needed at any particular point

are available. Viewing the selection of an option from within a menu is a simple matter of using the arrow keys. The

ENTER key is used to select or enter the desired option.

An alternate method of selecting is to type the number which corresponds to the desired option. Each option has a

number to which it may be referenced directly. These numbers are shown on the instructions on the inside of the

Phoenix lid for non rack mount versions only.

Different options under either menu will ask different questions based upon the Data Storage and Sensor Modes

selected. For example, if you have selected Sensor Data Storage using Axle Sensors, the Phoenix II will not ask you

questions about time intervals or loop lengths.

Aborting an option is done by pressing the CLEAR key. This backs the Phoenix II up one question per key press. Until

you return to one of the menus. If you press CLEAR at the menu when data collection has started, the Phoenix II will

shut the LCD display OFF to save power but will continue to collect data.

You can turn the display on the counter back on at any time by pressing the ENTER key. Make sure you press the

CLEAR key from the menu before you leave the counter to help save battery power. You cannot tell the Phoenix II to

turn off the display unless it is collecting data.

Serial Cable Connection

If a serial or modem cable is connected, the counter will instantly switch from the menu to a screen which displays

“<Serial Active>” or “<Setting Modem>”. If you want to use the regular keypad menu after a serial or modem

cable is connected, simply press ENTER and you will be returned to the menu and ALL SERIAL PORT INPUT IS

IGNORED! Press the CLEAR key from the menu when you are finished and the counter will return to the “<Serial

Active>” or “<Setting Modem>” state.

4.b. The Two Main Menus

The Phoenix II has two main menus that appear depending on whether you are collecting or not collecting data.

4.b.1. Not Collecting Data Menu

This menu appears when you turn on the counter and are ready to collect data. It has the following options:

Start Collecting

The main option will ask a series of questions to determine the lanes and format for data

collection. Once completed, it allows you to test your configuration, and then start

collecting data. Once this option is finished, you will be in the Collecting Data Menu

(see next section 4b2).

Delete Files

Used to delete any file(s) currently in memory. If there are no files in memory the

Phoenix II will display “No Files in Memory” if selected.

Test Sensors

Can be used to test any connected sensor. This function will tune any connected loops

to the system, and then give a graphical representation of activations.