Starting the data analyzer, Stopping the data analyzer, Returning to the main menu – ProSoft Technology MVI46-103M User Manual

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

MVI46-103M ♦ SLC Platform

IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Page 65 of 187

September 12, 2006

Starting the Data Analyzer

Press [B] to start the data analyzer. After the key is pressed, all data transmitted
and received on the currently selected port will be displayed. An example display
is shown below:

The Data Analyzer displays the following special characters:

Character Definition

[ ]

Data enclosed in these characters represent data received on the port.

< >

Data enclosed in these characters represent data transmitted on the port.

<R+>

These characters are inserted when the RTS line is driven high on the port.

<R->

These characters are inserted when the RTS line is dropped low on the port.

<CS>

These characters are displayed when the CTS line is recognized high.

_TT_

These characters are displayed when the timing mark interval has been reached.
This parameter is user defined.


Stopping the Data Analyzer

Press [S] to stop the data analyzer. Use this option to freeze the display so the
data can be analyzed. To restart the analyzer, press [B].

Important:

When in analyzer mode, program execution will slow down. Only

use this tool during a trouble-shooting session. Before disconnecting from the
Config/Debug port, please be sure to press [S] to stop the Data Analyzer
before returning to the main menu or disconnecting from the port. This action
will allow the module to resume its normal operating mode.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main Menu.

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