User's Manual

28 PB-007726 Rev - A
2005.07.04
4.4.3.3 Read Parameters
Use this menu command to establish communications with the PT-210M and
upload programmed configuration data into the PDA-4000. To perform a Read,
connect the separate computer interface Smart Cable (part# WI001615-003) and
a power source to the PT-210M connector. Click Read to import and display the
current PT-210M programmed settings.After “reading” the unit, the configuration
data is displayed on the configuration screen for review and modification if
necessary.
Note: It is necessary to perform a ‘READ” prior to modifying the on-screen
parameters to identify the configuration of the PT-210M hardware.
4.4.3.4 Send Time to Unit
Use this menu command to download the system time only from the PDA-4000
into the PT-210M. When initiated, the current time in the PT-210M will be
replaced by the PDA-4000 time. Several configuration options for the PT-210M
are dependant upon time, so it is important to maintain the correct time.
4.4.3.5 Retrieve Time from Unit
This menu command obtains the current system time from the PT-210M.
4.4.3.6 Perform Test Transmission
Use this menu command to initiate a test transmission from the PT-210M. This
action is oftened performed to verify system performance and to verify
transmission and reception ability prior to and during deployment.
4.4.4 Help
4.4.4.1 Help
Use this menu command to access the integrated EIDS Help system. The system
is separated into categories designed to give the operator an overview of the
various configuration options. Help related to a specific topic is available later in
the program during the configuration operation.