User's Manual

Chapter Four Configuration
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4.3 Configuration Software
This chapter describes installation and operation of configuration software for the radio and serial
telemetry modules.
Configuration software eliminates the need for configuration of the unit via the 16 DIL switches
under the blue plastic plug.. This software provides all of the functions available through the switch
configuration as well as additional configuration options not available through switch configuration.
The configuration software runs on a conventional PC as a “DOS” programme. The software
creates a configuration file that can be loaded into a module via RS232. The configuration software
also allows the configuration of a module to be downloaded for display and modification.
Configuration files can be saved to “disk” for later retrieval.
Configuration of modules consists of entering I/O mappings, and selecting User Options. An I/O
mapping is a link between an input on the module being configured and an output on another
module. A mapping has the form :-
DI3 → Out2 at 4 via 3, 11
This mapping links DI3 on this module to output channel 2 on the module with address 4, and
modules 3 and 11 are repeaters. Up to 32 mappings may be entered for each module.
User Options may be selected to change the configuration of specific features.
4.3.1 Hardware Requirements
• IBM or compatible PC (386 or higher) with MS-DOS, MS-Windows 3.1, Windows-95/98
• 3.5" 1.44M floppy drive (for software installation)
• At least one serial port (preferably two serial ports to allow mouse operation).
• RS-232 serial cable as shown below.
End PC End
DB9 Male DB9 female
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
Required
Optional