Altinex MT101-117 - Manual (Page 27)

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7.7 CONTROL SOFTWARE
Windows-(95/98/NT)-based control software is
available from the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com in the Software section.
7.8 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 user selections.
7.8.1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Each type of MultiTasker card has unique menu
functions and capabilities. The commands
accessed in Menu Mode vary depending on the
card type. See each individual User’s Guide for
available functions and detailed instructions.
7.8.2 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 displays a list of available
MultiTaskers.
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
in its enclosure and then lists the cards.
Example: 01: MT103-122
02: MT103-123
04: MT104-130
6. Enter the 2-digit ID and a menu for the card
will be displayed. In the example above,
enter “04” for the MT104-130.
7. The system will prompt for selections
specific to the selected card.
8. Read each menu carefully, and continue
selecting keys as prompted.
7.8.3 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT101-114/115/117;
however, we would like to offer suggestions for the
following:
8.1 CARD IS NOT WORKING
Cause 1: The card cage is not plugged in.
Solution: Plug in the card cage in. If the card
works, the problem is solved. If the
card still does
not work, see
Cause 2.
Cause 2: The card cage slot has a problem.
Solution 1: Test the card in other slots of the
card cage. If the slot was damaged,
the card may work in other slots. If
other slots work, the problem is the
card cage slot. The card cage may
require service. Call ALTINEX at
(714) 990-2300. If the other slots do
not work, see Solution 2.