Service messages – Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X Basic Configuration User Manual
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Use the Service Message window to send a
service message or a command from the con-
troller to a node.
The purpose of this option is to allow simple,
text-based communication between the remote
node and the controller server operator, and to
empower controller server operator with re-
mote command capability. Any commands or
text of up to 28 characters that can be accepted
from the remote node terminal through the
user port can be sent as a service message.
The controller server operator can send such
commands to a remote node for configuration
or call requests.
The MIDAS Controller ensures that the node
exists in the database before sending out the
message or command. All responses for com-
mands originating from the controller server
are displayed in the Event Log. Similarly, all
service messages from the remote node to the
controller server are displayed in the Event
Log.
To send a message or command:
1. Select the Node to receive the message.
2. Select the Channel.
3. Select a standard message from the list, or type in the Message field.
4. Click
[Send].
5. Messages and any responses are displayed in the Results field.
6. Click [OK] when finished.