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4.3 Configuration Software

This chapter describes installation and operation of configuration software for the radio and serial

telemetry modules. The configuration software runs on a conventional PC as a Windows application.

The software creates a configuration file which can be loaded into a module via RS232. The

configuration software also allows the configuration of a module to be loaded for display and

modification. Configuration files are created and stored in project directories.

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.

User Options may be selected to change the configuration of specific features.

Note: Every module must have at least one mapping configured to another module. If no

mappings are required (for example, you are only using outputs at a module), then you need to

configure a mapping for a spare input to an unused output on another module.

4.3.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

The configuration software is available on a CD, and needs to be installed on your PC before you can

use it. The CD contains a setup file called setup.exe. Select the configuration software window on the

Product CD and an installation Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. To upload

and download configuration files to a module, you will need a RS-232 serial cable as shown below.

WI-I/O 9 End

DB9 Male

Required

Optional

PC End

DB9 Female