4.3 MENU INTERFACE
The DataReader is not password protected. Connection to the Controller is automatic and the user is not required to specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and basic utilities (see Figure
Connect to..
ML 1/2/2i
Transfer Data
File Utilities
DataSet Files
Set Date/Time
Power OFF
Figure
Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the two line LCD display so the user will need to use the UP and
DOWN ARROW followed by pressing the 
key to select all of the functions available.
4.3.1 Transfer Data
Selecting Transfer Data allows the user to establish communication between the DataReader and a PC for the purpose of downloading interrogated files or for uploading container configuration files from the PC.
To start the communication process with the PC, select Transfer Data from the DataReader Menu and press 
.
4.3.2 File Utilities
File Free Space
File Details
Erase Flash
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Figure
The File Utilities menu allows the user to view various file options. See Figure
a. File Free Space
File Free Space displays the amount of free space available in the memory. Selecting File Free Space and pressing 
will express free space available in bytes.
b. File Details
File Details will display the total number of files currently stored in memory. The File Details include:
1.Type of data file (ML1, ML2, or ML2i)
2.Container ID
3.Down load date
4.Size of file (displayed in bytes)
c. Erase Flash
Erase Flash will erase the contents of the Flash Memory (the DataReader memory). Pressing
will confirm erasure
of Flash Memory. Press 
to abort the Flash Erase function.
4.3.3 DataSet Files
DataSet Files is used to display the file names of configuration files stored in the DataReader memory. Press 
to display a list of the configuration files. To view the configuration file contents, press 
. Press 
to move back one level in the menu structure.
