Verilink 1558D (34-00255) Product Manual - Manual (Page 27)

LAPS Operation 4-1 1558D APS CSU/DSU
4. LAPS Operation
Access to key 1558D configuration, performance, and test-
ing functions can be locally performed by the user by
installing the provided 1558D LAPS (Local Access Soft-
ware) on a PC and attaching the provided PC to 1558D
cable to the front panel SUPV port.
It is important that the user understand that the LAPS soft-
ware provides only limited testing functionality and is solely
intended to provide a basic user interface to the equipment.
If more advanced access and testing is required, the user
should consider using the 1559 APS manager unit.
The following sections briefly describe the features and
functions of the 1558D LAPS software (Local Access Pro-
tection Switch) and how to install the software on a PC.
LAPS Installation
It is recommended that the user copy the LAPS software to
a directory on the PC hard drive and then store the original
disk in a safe place. The following steps will assist the user
in installing the LAPS software.
1. Power up the PC to be used and insert the LAPS software
into the A floppy drive. From the C drive DOS prompt
enter the following command:
C:\> md laps
The PC creates a directory on the C drive named LAPS
2. At the DOS command line, enter the following:
C:\> cd laps
The PC responds by displaying C:\LAPS
3. From this prompt enter the following DOS command:
C:\LAPS> copy A:*.*
4. The PC copies all files to the directory called LAPS.
When the prompt indicates that all files have been cop-
ied, remove and store the original disk in a safe place.
5. After removing the disk in drive A, enter the following:
C:\LAPS> laps 1 (or laps 2)
Entering ‘LAPS 1’ or ‘LAPS 2’ directs the program to
use either COM 1 or COM 2. The computer responds by
launching the LAPS application. Once the application is
running, the user log on screen is displayed and the user is
prompted to “Press the Enter key to begin”. Once the
<enter> key is pressed, the LAPS main menu is displayed.
6. Attach the provided PC /LAPS data cable from the PC
COM port to the SUPV port on the 1558D.
The user should read the following LAPS user interface
information before attempting to use the LAPS software.
Screens And Menus
Common Screen Elements
The LAPS user interface is a menu driven system. The
available menus for the LAPS interface are shown in Figure
4-1. Each LAPS screen has several components that are
common to all screens and will be discussed in this section
only. The following paragraphs cover each of these compo-
nents individually. Refer to the Main Menu screen (Figure
4-3 on page 4-2) which depicts these common screen ele-
ments.
Date and Time: The top right corner of the LAPS screen
always displays the current date and time. The date and time
can be set as described in the Utilities Screen on page 4-9.
MAIN MENU
Figure 4-1 LAPS Menu Tree
Log On Log Off
Circuits
in Alarm
Circuits
in Test
Circuit
Listing
Performance
Configuration Utilities Maintenance
Date Time Header Auto Log off
Switch Occurrence History