Bewator Visilynx 3 series User manual

Visilynx 3 Series Matrix Switcher

VisiPC Software Version 2.01

Part 1 – Visilynx 3 Configurator

USER MANUAL

Manual : INS00231 Issue 4

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Table Of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

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1.1 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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2 GETTING STARTED

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2.1 HARDWARE INTERCONNECTION – RS232 INTERFACE

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2.2 MINIMUM PC REQUIREMENTS

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2.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

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2.4 SOFTWARE START-UP

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3 MENU BAR

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3.1 FILE MENU COMMANDS

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3.2 NODE MENU COMMANDS

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3.3 TRANSFER MENU COMMANDS

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3.4 SWITCH MENU COMMANDS

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3.5 OPTIONS MENU COMMANDS

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3.6 HELP MENU COMMANDS

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4 SYSTEM SETTINGS

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4.1 INTRODUCTION

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4.2 SHORTCUT KEYS

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4.3 GLOBAL SYSTEM SETTINGS

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4.4 ALARM SETTINGS

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4.5 CAMERA SETTINGS

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4.6 COMMUNICATION CHANNEL SETTINGS

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4.7 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

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4.8 MONITOR SETTINGS

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4.9 MULTIPLEXER SETTINGS

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4.10 NODE SETTINGS

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4.11 NODE TRUNK SETTINGS

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4.12 QUAD CARD SETTINGS

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4.13 RELAY SETTINGS

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4.14 SEQUENCE SETTINGS

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4.15 SYSTEM SETTINGS

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4.16 TELEMETRY CARD SETTINGS

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4.17 TIMED EVENT SETTINGS

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4.18 USER SETTINGS

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4.19 VCR/DVR SETTINGS

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4.20 VIEW SETTINGS

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4.21 ZONE SETTINGS

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5 VISILYNX 3 TESTER & SIMULATOR

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6 RECEIVER TESTER & SIMULATOR

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7 RECEIVER CONFIGURATOR

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8 NOTES

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1INTRODUCTION

Visilynx 3 Integrated (V3i) is a 32 loop-through input by 8 output full cross-point video matrix

node contained in a 19” wide by 3U high unit. A pair of V3i units can be linked via an

expansion cable, in a master/slave configuration, to provide a system with 64 camera inputs,

16 monitor outputs and 256 alarm inputs.

Visilynx 3 Modular (V3M) is a modular CCTV system designed to provide up to 32 users with

control of up to 511 fully functional cameras. A smaller special-purpose rack system is used

for trainborne applications.

All Visilynx 3 series matrix switcher systems are supplied with a CD-ROM package of

configuration and test software called VisiPC, which should be installed onto a suitable PC.

VisiPC runs under the industry standard Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT operating

systems. It is both user friendly, and comprehensive, and forms the heart of the systems

configuration and test capability.

The User Manual for VisiPC software is provided in two parts:

a) Part 1 (this document) is for the ‘Visilynx 3 Configurator’ sub-program.

b) Part 2 (Bewator Limited document INS00237) describes the ‘Visilynx 3 Tester &

Simulator’ sub-program.

The VisiPC Visilynx 3 Configurator sub-program includes features to aid the creation and

adjustment of ‘Configuration Files’ (.V3) for an installed Visilynx 3 system.

The VisiPC Visilynx 3 Tester & Simulator sub-program includes features for the functional

testing of Visilynx 3 systems.

The VisiPC software also includes additional features for use with the RX3 receiver to aid:

a) Upgrading the software.

b) Functional testing.

These operations are detailed in the RX3 Receiver Installation and Maintenance Manual

(Bewator Ltd. Document INS00271) and are therefore not included in this document.

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1.1 Principles Of Operation

VisiPC's main principles of operation are:

•A PC COM port is chosen at the ‘Options/Comm. Port’ menu.

•The PC port is connected to the Visilynx 3 system ‘test and config’ port using an RS-232

cable.

•Existing configuration is fetched from the system using the ‘Comms’ menu or a toolbar

button, or loaded from a disk file using the ‘File’ menu (configuration file extension is .V3).

•Configuration is edited using the ‘Communications Settings’ and ‘Global System Settings’

displays.

•The configuration is saved to a disk file at the ‘File’ menu or a toolbar button.

•The configuration is sent to the system using the ‘Comms’ menu or a toolbar button.

•The diagrams below show the installation requirements for the Visilynx 3 system

configuration set-up.

Figure 1V3M Installation Requirements

COM 1 or

COM2 Port

9Way

Male Socket

COM 1 or

COM2 Port

25Way

Male Socket

Personal

Computer

(PC)

9 Way

Female Socket

Test & Config.

Port

9Way to 9Way

RS232 Interface

Cable

9Way to 25Way

RS232 Interface

Cable

CPU

Card

Figure 2V3i Installation Requirements

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2GETTING STARTED

2.1 Hardware Interconnection – RS232 Interface

2.1.1 Visilynx 3 Modular (V3M)

The V3M ‘T226-E’ CPU card incorporates an RS232 ‘test and config’ port which allows

Visilynx 3 Modular to be connected, via a 9-way to 9-way interface lead, to an external PC for

system set-up and testing. Please refer to Figure 1.

2.1.2 Visilynx 3 Integrated (V3i)

The V3i System Unit incorporates an RS232 Test/Config connector port on the rear panel

which allows connection, via a supplied 9-way to 9-way interface lead (Bewator Ltd. Part

Number VC-3CONFIG), to an external PC for system set-up and testing. Please refer to

Figure 2.

2.1.3 Interface Lead

If the serial port on your PC is a 25-way connection, you will need to purchase a suitable 9-

way to 25-way ‘D’ type pre-wired interface lead to connect to V3 system. (V3 trainborne

racks use a special cable to connect the PC to the rack PTE port.)

Tables 1 and 2, shown below, are for reference and give details of the pin-outs used for

RS232 transmission.

Note that the 25 to 9-way option is wired differently to the 9-way to 9-way cable. If

attempting to manufacture this lead, these pin-outs must be observed.

Table 1Cable Wiring for 9-Way PC COM Port

PC V3 Test/Config Port

9-Way ‘D’ Female 9-Way ‘D’ Male

2 2

3 3

5 5

Table 2Cable Wiring for 25-Way PC COM Port

PC V3 Test/Config Port

25-Way ‘D’ Female 9-Way ‘D’ Male

2 3

3 2

7 5

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2.2 Minimum PC Requirements

•Windows95, 98, NT, 2000, XP

•64Mb RAM

•Pentium233MHz

•One serial port

•10Mb of hard disk space

•CD-ROM drive

Warning: If the PC is slower than listed above, or if it is fitted with a network card that is not

connected to a live network, then communications errors may occur when transferring new

software to a Visilynx 3 system.

2.3 Software Installation

1. Insert the CD-ROM containing VisiPC into your CD drive.

2. Windows95, 98, 2000 or NT should all automatically run the installation set-up

procedure.

3. If your CD drive is not set to auto-run’ you will need to run the software installation from

within ‘My Computer’. Simply right-click on the CD drive and select Auto Play.

4. If that option is not available, run the Setup.exe program on the CD.

5. The installation program will install VisiPC into the default folder C:\Program

Files\VisiPC, but you may choose a different folder if you prefer.

6. Once the installation procedure is finished, Windows may prompt you to restart your PC

to complete the installation.

7. If you want to create a desktop shortcut, right-click on the Start button and choose

‘Explore’. Navigate down to Programs/VisiPC. Right-click and select ‘Copy’. Go the

desktop and right-click. Select 'Paste' to create the shortcut.

8. Following installation, this CD must be stored in a safe place as a backup in the unlikely

event that the software becomes corrupted.

2.4 Software Start-Up

Three methods can be used to run the software. Either:

•Double click on your newly created shortcut (by far the quickest method).

•Use the Start menu to view the Programs menu, where VisiPC can be found.

•Use the Run… command in the Start menu and Browse… through the program files on

your C: drive. When you find VisiPC.exe click on Open and then click on OK in the Run

window, as shown below.

The first screen visible when running the software for the first time is the VisiPC (Visilynx 3

Configurator) ‘Global System Settings’ screen, shown in Figure 3.

On all subsequent uses, the VisiPC program starts up in the sub-program in which it was

shut down.

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Figure 3Visilynx 3 Configurator Global System Settings

2.4.1 Status Bar

A status bar along the bottom of the screen displays various information on the configuration

or communication status in five panes.

The leftmost pane indicates the selected product, either ‘Modular’ or ‘Integrated’.

The second pane indicates either:

a) ‘Changed’ i.e. configuration has been changed by pressing the Accept button and has

not yet been saved, or

b) ‘Defaults’ i.e. File/New has been selected and no changes have been made on any

screen.

The third pane indicates whether the configuration data is ‘Invalid’ i.e. contains errors. If this

is indicated, the configuration cannot be sent to the Visilynx 3 system.

The fourth pane indicates the date and time when the file was last saved to disk by VisiPC.

The fifth pane indicates the date and time when either:

a) the file was modified by the V3 system e.g. keyboard. This is shown for a file received

from a Visilynx 3 system and not modified since by VisiPC, or

b) the most recent time that the Accept button was pressed to accept changes on a screen.

The sign between the fourth and fifth panes highlights that the ‘Saved’ and ‘Modified’ dates

are the same (‘=’) or are different (‘<>’) and acts as a reminder that the configuration

received from the Visilynx 3 system should be saved (see page 13).

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Whenever VisiPC is communicating with a V3 system, (e.g. during configuration transfer) the

first three panes of the status bar change to one pane. This leftmost pane then indicates the

status of the communications:

Colour Description Indication

Green Comms: OK Indicates that the last message has received a

valid response.

Yellow Comms: Waiting for reply Indicates that a request has been sent, but the

response has not yet arrived.

Red Comms: Dead Indicates that the response never arrived

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3MENU BAR

The menu bar provides access to the menu commands in the normal Microsoft Windows

fashion.

3.1 File Menu Commands

Figure 4File Menu

Click To

New

Create a new ‘default’ configuration

set-up.

Open

Open an existing configuration set-up

Save

Save an open configuration set-up

using the same file name

Save As

Save an open configuration set-up to

a specified filename

Import

Allows you to import an existing

configuration file and merge it with

the open configuration

View Log

Select ‘View Log’ to see the error log

for the selected configuration.

Note: if no errors exist, the log will

not be available.

File

History

This is the recent files list. The four

most recently accessed files are

shown here, for selection.

Exit

Allows you to exit the entire VisiPC

program.

3.1.1 New Command

Shortcut keys: Ctrl-N, Alt-FN

Toolbar:

Use this command to create a new default Visilynx 3 configuration set-up. Prior to sending

the command, a warning is given to remind the user that the Visilynx 3 factory default

configuration will be restored.

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Figure 5Visilynx Defaults Warning

3.1.2 Open… Command

Shortcut keys: Ctrl-O, Alt-FO

Toolbar:

Use this command to open an existing configuration set-up. This will overwrite your currently

open configuration set-up.

Figure 6'File Open' Dialog Box

The dialog box allows you to select a previously saved configuration file for use (in this case

from a choice of just three). Selection is made by either double-clicking the chosen file, or by

highlighting the chosen file and clicking Open,or by typing the name, e.g. Control Centre.V3,

into the file name box and then clicking Open.

3.1.3 Save Command

Shortcut keys: Ctrl-S, Alt-FS

Toolbar:

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Use this command to save the current configuration to its current name and directory. When

you save a document for the first time, Visilynx 3 configuration displays the ‘Save As…’

Dialog Box so you can name your document. If you want to change the name and directory

of an existing document before you save it, choose the ‘Save As…’command.1

3.1.4 Save As… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-FA

This command allows you to specify the name and location of the file you are about to save.

Figure 7'Save As' Dialog Box

Type in the desired new file name in place of the highlighted file name, and then click on

Save. This will save the file to the selected folder.

3.1.5 Import… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-FI

This command allows the user to import configuration files into the configuration being

edited. This is useful for merging part of another configuration file (extracted into a new file

using a text editor) into one or more other configuration files. Note that only files saved in the

VisiPC format may be imported.

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Figure 8Import Dialog Box

3.1.6 View Log Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-FV

Toolbar:

The log records all of the errors found during loading or validating a particular configuration

and lists them for reference, as shown above. The system will log all errors made as they

happen. The log shows errors detected by VisiPC’s extensive crosschecks, and indicates

whether they have been corrected (by assigning a default value) or need to be manually

corrected. Even those that have been defaulted may not be appropriate and should

therefore be checked for suitability.

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Figure 9VisiPC Log Window

3.1.7 Exit Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-F4

Use this command to close VisiPC.

3.2 Node Menu Commands

Figure 10 Node Menu

Note: Node menu commands are not currently implemented by Visilynx 3 software. A

warning is provided.

3.3 Transfer Menu Commands

These commands are used to transfer data to and from the Visilynx 3 system.

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Figure 11 Transfer Menu

Use the ‘Configuration’ ‘Send’ and ‘Receive’ commands to send or receive a file to or from

the system.

3.3.1 Transfer Configuration Send Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-TCS

Toolbar:

‘Send’ is used to transfer the content of a configuration file to the Visilynx 3 system. Prior to

sending, a warning is given to remind the user that the existing configuration in the Visilynx 3

system will be overwritten.

Figure 12 Configuration Warning Message

If File New has been done and no changes have been made to the configuration, the status

bar will show ‘Defaults’. Sending this configuration will replace the factory default data in the

Visilynx 3 system. An additional warning message is given before this process starts.

Figure 13 Visilynx Defaults Warning Message

After the above warning(s) the communication process is performed.

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3.3.2 Transfer Configuration Receive Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-TCR

Toolbar:

‘Receive’ is used to collect a configuration from the Visilynx 3 system, for backup purposes.

It is highly recommended that the received configuration should be saved to disk before

making any changes.

3.3.3 Transfer Software… Command

A warning is given to remind you that any configuration in the system will be erased during

software transfer.

Figure 14 Software Warning Message

Note: If you do not have a copy of the last configuration transferred to the Visilynx 3 system,

or if it has been changed by keyboard users since being transferred (sequences, views or

zones may have been changed), then you should first transfer the configuration from Visilynx

3. You can then transfer it back again after the new software is loaded.

Figure 15 Open Software File Dialog Box

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The ‘Open Software File’ option is used to select the software to be transferred to the FLASH

memory in the Visilynx 3 CPU. Once the file has been selected, click the Open button and

the transfer process will begin

V3i software is distributed in these files; where V.vv is the software version:

SW220-V.vv.hex Main Controller software.

SW221-V.vv.hex Flash Boot Loader software.

SW249-V.vv.hex V3i FPGA firmware.

SW250-V.vv.hex V3i European display font data.

SW251-V.vv.hex V3i European and Asian display font data

V3M software is distributed in these files; where V.vv is the software version:

SW220–V.vv.hex Main Controller Software.

SW221–V.vv.hex FLASH Boot Loader software.

SW222–V.vv.hex CPU FPGA firmware.

A batch transfer mode is also available, which sends a set of software files in one request. A

batch transfer file list is stored in a text file with a “.heb” extension. Filenames may include a

full path. Comments are preceeded by #. For example:

# V3i-2.05.heb

# VisiPC batch file for loading all software components into V3i

# V3i FPGA firmware

SW249-1.0.hex

# V3i European font data

SW250-1.0.hex

# V3i/V3m Flash Boot Loader software

SW221-2.04.hex

# V3i/V3m main controller software

SW220-2.05.hex

3.3.4 Transfer Versions… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-TV

Selecting the Transfer/Versions… menu brings up the ‘Software Version’ dialog.

Figure 16 Software Version Dialog Box

The ‘Software Version’ command is used to query the local Visilynx 3 node software

versions. (Note: only the local node (L), can currently be queried). Choose from the ‘Version

Type’ selector options available (Visilynx FPGA firmware, Visilynx main software, Visilynx

flash boot loader, Visilynx configuration and Visilynx font). Now click the Send button. The

software version is then displayed in the ‘Version’ field.

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3.3.5 Transfer Date/Time… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-TD

Selecting the Transfer/Date/Time… menu brings up the ‘Date and Time’ dialog.

Figure 17 Date and Time Dialog Box

The ‘Date and Time’ option allows you to set the date and time for the Visilynx 3 system as a

whole. You can either use the computer’s internal clock settings by ticking the ‘Current time’

box or untick the box and specify your own time settings. Click on the Send button to

transfer these settings to the entire system, including all video displays and keyboard LCD

panels.

3.4 Switch Menu Commands

Figure 18 Switch Menu

3.4.1 Visilynx 3 Tester/Simulator Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-SV

Toolbar:

Select this option to switch to the Visilynx 3 Tester & Simulator sub-program. VisiPC will

disappear for a few seconds while the Visilynx 3 Tester & Simulator Main tab loads (see

page 85).

3.4.2 Receiver Tester/Simulator Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-ST

Select this option to switch to the RX3 Receiver Tester & Simulator sub-program. VisiPC will

disappear for a few seconds while the RX3 Receiver Tester & Simulator ‘Status Log’ tab

loads.

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3.4.3 Receiver Configurator Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-SC

Select this option to switch to the RX3 Receiver Configurator sub-program. VisiPC will

disappear for a few seconds while the RX3 Receiver Configurator screen loads (see page

86). Note: This software currently has restricted functionality.

3.5 Options Menu Commands

Figure 19 Options Menu

3.5.1 Default Product Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-ODM, Alt-ODI

Select either ‘Modular’ or ‘Integrated’ from the ‘Default Product’ submenu. This selects an

internal set of default values and range limits for the selected product and selects one of two

factory default files that will be loaded by File/New. These two default files have reserved

filenames to ensure they cannot be altered by the user.

3.5.2 Comm. Port… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-OP

Selecting ‘Comm. Port...’ brings up the Comms Port Setup dialog box.

Figure 20 Comms Port Setup Dialog Box

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The ‘Mode’ selector selects whether the VisiPC program is acting as a Master, Slave or both.

For most purposes, ‘Master’ Mode should be selected. The ‘Port’ and the ‘Baud’ rate are

selected independently for both the Master and the Slave ports, as required. The ‘Master

Port’ or the ‘Slave Port’ selection box is greyed out if the selected mode does not use it.

There are up to 4 serial communication ports (COM1 to COM4) available on most PCs. All

four ports are listed, whether or not they are fitted. Baud is the rate of data transfer between

the PC and Visilynx 3, sometimes known as the port speed. Both the Master and Slave Port

Baud rates are set to 38400 baud on the first start-up of the program after installation. Other

port parameters are fixed (8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity).

Pressing the Apply button applies the selected values to the ports.

The Comm Port Setup dialog box won't close when the

Apply button is pressed if the port

configuration is invalid; i.e. one or both ports cannot be initialised. If only one port is

available, select a mode that uses only one port and select the unused port. If no ports are

available, the dialog box can still be closed by clicking the cross in the top right corner of the

dialog box. This will close the dialog box although the settings are invalid. All

communication functionality will be disabled.

3.5.3 Slave Responses… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-OR

The ‘Slave Responses’ option is only available if either ‘Slave’ or ‘Master & Slave’ Mode field

has been selected in Comms Port Setup (see above).

Selecting Slave Responses… brings up the ‘Set Slave Responses’ dialog.

Figure 21 Set Slave Responses Dialog Box

The values entered are used in the replies from the Slave mode, when the Master asks for

information.

Note: This mode is not normally used, and can be ignored. More details for use can be

found in the manual for VisiPC Visilynx 3 Tester & Simulator (INS00237).

3.5.4 Show Activity Log Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-OA

Selecting ‘Show Activity Log’ shows a separate window in which a summary of the Master

messages sent and received is recorded.

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Figure 22 Activity Log Window

The window opens immediately below the main VisiPC Window. The size and position of the

window can be changed by the user.

The ‘Activity log’ can be copied by clicking on the Activity Log window and then pressing

Ctrl-C. This copies the contents to the clipboard from where they can be pasted into any text

editor or word processor.

3.6 Help Menu Commands

Figure 23 Help Menu

3.6.1 About… Command

Shortcut keys: Alt-HA

Selecting ‘About…’ brings up the About VisiPC message box.

Figure 24 About VisiPC Message Box

‘About VisiPC’ offers the following information, for reference:

•Software name.

•Software version number.

•Copyright information.

Selecting OK closes the window.

Example of

software version

number

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