System Guide

Part 2 – Satellite Special Data Setup
As you can see by the Satellite database tree represented in the example
below, the Special Data window is one of three satellite setup windows
within the main Setup directory. The majority of all required and optional
satellite operating and communication settings are located on the tabbed
pages of the Special Data window.
1. Select a field unit by either entering its 3-digit address code in the green
box next to Unit:, or choose the address code listed under All Units.
Note: The directory tree will expand/contract each time directory is selected.
2. Choose Special Data from the Setup directory to open the Special Data
window.
3. For 2-Wire TDC system (only), select
2-Wire/Irritrol mode check box as
shown above.
Note: Two-way communications between the Sentinel WMS software and
the field control unit(s) must be established first to enable all remaining
setup selections to be entered.
Initial field unit setup procedures m
ust be completed in the f
ollo
wing order:
• Setup communication parameters
• Transfer the field unit firmware version
• Complete the required setup procedures.
Setup Communication Parameters
1. Choose the Comm Settings tab.
2. Choose the communication (Comm) port of the phone modem, central
interface, or satellite (if connected directly). If the Comm port number is
higher than 4, select the Connect Using option and enter the Comm
Port number; i.e., COM6.
3. If applicable, select a Comm port setup profile from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the Phone Modem Initialization String.
5. Enter to the Field Access Phone number of the satellite communicates
via a phone modem.
Note: If this setting is not known, try entering AT&FE0DT or ATE0DT,
or contact Toro NSN for assistance at 1-800-275-8676.
6. Enter the Field Access URL.
Note: This is the IP and Port address of an Ethernet connection,
for example, 10.0.0.4:10001. The address can also be entered in URL
format; i.e., www.hostname.com:10001.
7. Enter a Post Dial (initiation) String if applicable.
8.
F
or MaxStream
TM
r
adio setup
,
enter the Destination radio sour
ce ad
dress
and the STL radio escape sequence.
9. Select
Packet Comm if applicable (firmware V1.43/2.43 and above).
10.
Choose Sa
ve
to enter the selections
.
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