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Ruinet Utility User Manual
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Appendix C. Advanced Topics
Appendix C.1. The Ruinet Log File
The Ruinet log file is created when the –a switch has been specified on the Ruinet
command line. The log file contains time and date stamped entries that describe the actions
performed by Ruinet. The log file is used by FieldServer technical support and developers
for debugging purposes. An excerpt from a typical log file is shown below:
07/30/03 20:34:09 Doing rui_send_command with cmd = 182
07/30/03 20:34:09 Rui_version = 41610400
07/30/03 20:34:29 Calling Download_with_repeat (config.csv, config.csv, 1,
0, 0, 1024
07/30/03 20:34:29 Setting tx_rui = 3000
07/30/03 20:34:29 Getting Rui_get_file_size for = config.csv
07/30/03 20:34:29 Restoring tx_rui = 2000
07/30/03 20:34:29 Rui_get_file_size = 4259
Appendix C.2. FieldServer Tiers
A tier is a virtual FieldServer – a software construction on which the various drivers are
executed. Most applications only use one tier (called “Tier 2” or “Tier B” or “The Pex Tier”)
but some emulations and complex configurations use multiple tiers.
When Ruinet connects to a FieldServer it will always connect to the Pex Tier (Tier 2). The
arrow keys allow the user to change tier but only if in the expert mode. If not in expert mode
then the arrow keys have no effect.
The arrow keys change tiers
(provided you are in expert
mode.)
The arrow keys change the tier
when you are on the main
menu and on the B Screen.
Some Ruinet
screens tell you
which tier is being
viewed. In this
screen shot, tier 2
or the Pex tier is
being viewed.