Altinex Multitasker, Menu Command Definitions, Using Menu Mode, 04 MT115-111, Menu Types

Models: MT115-111

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7.4 MENU MODE

MULTITASKER

7.4 MENU MODE

Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands. Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections, menu commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options. The system then responds based upon selections made by the user.

7.4.1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS

Refer to section 7.2 for details on card functions and examples. Following is a cross-reference between menu mode and programming commands.

MENU

COMMAND

Equalization

[EQ]

Gain

[GAIN]

Save

[CnS]

Reset

[CLR]

 

 

Version

[VER]

 

 

Status

[C]

 

 

Help

[HELP]

7.4.2 USING MENU MODE

Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu. If you press the ENTER key after entering a letter or digit, the original list of systems will be displayed.

1.In order to enter Menu Mode, the system needs to be connected to a computer running RS-232 control software.

2.In the Terminal Window, press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

3.The system checks all MultiTaskers on the RS-232 bus and displays a list of available systems.

Example: 1: U1

2:U2

3:U3

4.Enter the ID number of the desired system. In the example above, enter a “1” for the MultiTasker with unit ID 1.

5.The system then interrogates all the cards available in its enclosure and displays a list of available cards.

Example: 01: MT103-122

02:MT103-123

04:MT115-111

6.Enter the 2-digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed. In the example above, enter “04” for the MT115-111.

7.The system will prompt for selections specific to the selected card.

8.Read each menu carefully, and continue selecting keys as prompted.

NOTE: Menus for data entry have two

prompts: “Key=” and “ESC” (escape). Press the escape key to return to the previous menu.

7.4.3 MENU TYPES

1.MAIN MENU

The first menu displayed after selecting the card is the Main Menu. This menu provides access to the key functions related to the card. Press the key representing the menu item for access and a sub-menu will appear.

2.SUB-MENUS

Each menu item will display either a sub-menu, or a list of options. Press the key corresponding to the desired choice.

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