User's Manual

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M Series Data Radio – User Manual
© Copyright 2004 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
Pull Down Menus and Toolbar Buttons
The items on the pull-down menus can be selected either directly with
a mouse or using the ALT key in combination with a HOT KEY (e.g.
ALT-F to select the file menu). Several of the functions within each
menu are also available on the toolbar (click once to select).
File Menu
The file menu allows the user to load (open) or save configuration data
as well as to quit the program. The files are saved with an “.cfg” file
extension
Open (also available on the toolbar)
This function is used to load an existing configuration file that can be
used to directly program the radio or to use as a starting point to edit
configuration parameters. Note that a session must be established
with the unit by initially reading the configuration parameters from the
unit prior to being written to a unit.
If in file mode the modulation type will not be displayed. If in local/
remote mode and a file that was saved from local/remote mode is
opened, then modulation type will be imported and used, but only if it
is valid for the connected hardware. If not, then the unit’s read
modulation type will be used.
Save (also available on the toolbar)
This function is used to save the current configuration parameters to a
file for future recall.
If in “file mode” only basic RF, Port and System parameters are
saved and re called. If in local/remote mode then modulation type is
saved and re called.
Print (also available on the toolbar)
This function prints out the configuration data to the default printer in a
standard format. There are no options for this item.
This should be used if a complete record is required for site/unit
configuration. Firmware/Modulation/Diags/Hardware type are all
printed.
E
xit (also available on the toolbar)
This function terminates the program. The user is requested to confirm
this selection before exiting the application.
Modem Menu
This radio menu allows configuration data to be read from and
written to the unit (remote radio or base station) using the
selected PC serial port connection (see Settings menu). The
action of reading the configuration establishes a session with the
unit. Communications is maintained with the unit to ensure that
the session remains open. If the session has been lost due to
data transmission errors or disconnection of the programming cable it
will need to be re-established to ensure any updated configuration is
written successfully to the unit.
Read (also available on the toolbar)
This function establishes a programming session with the unit, reads
configuration data from the unit and displays it in the programmer main
window. After configuration data is read from the unit it is available for
editing and writing back to the unit or saving to a file. You can monitor
the status of your programming connection using the “Connection
Plug” icon in the top right hand corner of the programmer.
If the icon is RED and NOT CONNECTED, then a programming
session has NOT been started.
If the icon is RED and CONNECTED, then a programming session
has been started but the radio has not completed the programming
session initialisation.
If the icon is GREEN and CONNECTED, then a programming
session has been successfully started.
Write (also available on the toolbar)
This function writes configuration data displayed in the main window to
the unit and reboots the unit. When selected a dialogue window
appears prompting the user to confirm whether to proceed. A progress
indicator in the bottom right hand corner of the main window is
displayed while data is being read. This selection is only available if a
session has been previously established and maintained with the unit.
Note: In general, any change made on the programmer screen must
be written to the unit (using the write function) to become
permanently stored. However, changes to Power adjust and Mute
adjust take immediate effect to allow test and adjustment prior to
permanent storage via the write function.
Cancel Session (also available on the toolbar)
This function closes the session with unit and puts the programmer
back into file mode. All configuration changes are discarded including
changes to Power Adjust and Mute Adjust.
Part H – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer