GAI-Tronics 12576-500 Deskset Panel Docking Station with VFD - Manual (Page 5)

Pub. 42004-691L2B
Model 12576-500 Desk Set Access Panel Docking Station with VFD Page 5 of 7
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Operation
Operation of this assembly is highly dependent on the attached system’s software configuration. The
software is factory-created and subsequently downloaded to the associated ADVANCE system control
unit via an external PC at system start-up.
The docking station in conjunction with the desk set access panel offers several standard features in
addition to the ones that are listed in the desk set access panel’s manual. These include a VFD to provide
system status in a text format, a piezo alarm to alert a user of a change in system status, and two push
buttons that can be used to acknowledge and scroll through system faults listed on the VFD.
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Control
The VFD displays status messages from the system control unit in a text format. Typically, the push
buttons to the right of the VFD are configured for NEXT and PREVIOUS functions. Use the NEXT
push button to view each additional new message. The NEXT push button can be configured to flash
when a new message is available. Use the PREVIOUS to cycle backward in order to review old status
messages.
Piezo Alarm
The piezo alarm is an audible indicator. It is typically configured to sound when a new message is
available on the VFD. If configured as described above, press the NEXT push button to display each new
message. When the last available new message has been displayed, the piezo alarm turns off. The exact
details of the operation of the piezo alarm are configurable. Located on the rear of the docking station is a
volume control knob that can be used to adjust the volume level of the piezo alarm from off to full on.