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Installation and Operation Manual
RDMS™ Status Logger
Quasonix, Inc.
6025 Schumacher Park Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
05 August, 2019
*** Revision 2.1.1 ***
Applies to RDMS Status Logger Software Version 1.0.36 (2019 01-08)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
All Quasonix products are under U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction; not covered by ITAR

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Table of Contents
1Status Logger Interface to the RDMS.................................................................................................... 1
1.1 1U Status Logger Interface.......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) .......................................................................................... 1
2Initial Set Up........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 1U Integrated Controller Set Up .................................................................................................. 2
2.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) Set Up .............................................................................. 2
2.2.1 Install the Windows Application............................................................................................... 2
2.2.1.1 Hardware Connection ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1.1.1 SIM Connection ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1.1.2 First Time Install ........................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Identify RDMS Rack .................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Add An RDMS Receiver to the Library.................................................................................... 6
2.3.1.1 Scan Ports Function.......................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Set Up API Permissions ............................................................................................................ 12
3Status Logger Operation...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Launch the Status Logger.......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Rack Connection Error .......................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Connect Using IP Address......................................................................................................... 17
3.3 RDMS Rack Connection Screen ............................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 RDMS Rack Status Logger ................................................................................................... 22
3.3.1.1 Status Logger Control Section .......................................................................................... 22
3.3.1.2 Status Logger Real-time Measurements Section ............................................................. 22
3.3.2 RDMS Rack Settings............................................................................................................. 23
3.3.2.1 Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.2.2 Setup Name ...................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.2.3 Channels ........................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2.4 Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) ............................................................................................ 26

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3.3.2.5 PCM Frame Detection....................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2.6 Advanced Control.............................................................................................................. 27
3.3.3 RDMS Rack RDMS Control .................................................................................................. 27
3.3.3.1 RDMS Identification .......................................................................................................... 28
3.3.3.2 Settings ............................................................................................................................. 28
3.3.3.2.1 Presets..................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.4 RDMS Rack Terminal............................................................................................................ 32
3.3.5 RDMS Rack Tools ................................................................................................................. 32
3.4 Log Status.................................................................................................................................. 33
3.5 Real-time Measurements........................................................................................................... 37
3.6 Terminal Mode........................................................................................................................... 38
3.6.1 Scripting Mode....................................................................................................................... 41
3.7 Additional Main Menu Options................................................................................................... 43
3.7.1 Exit Menu............................................................................................................................... 43
3.7.2 Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................... 43
3.7.2.1 Connection Manager......................................................................................................... 43
3.7.2.2 Refresh License Info ......................................................................................................... 44
3.7.2.3 Add License Key ............................................................................................................... 45
3.7.2.4 Get Unique ID ................................................................................................................... 45
3.7.2.5 Set Date and Time ............................................................................................................ 45
3.7.3 View Menu............................................................................................................................. 46
3.7.3.1 Tile Windows..................................................................................................................... 46
3.7.3.2 Cascade Windows ............................................................................................................ 46
3.7.3.3 Show Connection Manager............................................................................................... 47
3.7.3.4 Show Session Manager .................................................................................................... 48
3.7.3.4.1 Session File and Folder Hierarchy .......................................................................... 49
3.7.3.5 Show Chart ....................................................................................................................... 51

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3.7.4 Logging Menu........................................................................................................................ 53
3.7.4.1 Start All Connected ........................................................................................................... 53
3.7.4.2 Stop All Active ................................................................................................................... 53
3.7.4.3 PreState All Connected..................................................................................................... 53
3.7.4.4 Annotate All....................................................................................................................... 54
4Maintenance Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 55
5Product Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 56
5.1 Quasonix Limited Warranty Statement...................................................................................... 56
5.1.1 Extended Warranties............................................................................................................. 57
6Technical Support and RMA Requests................................................................................................ 58
7Appendix A –Status File Definitions.................................................................................................... 59
7.1 State Report............................................................................................................................... 59
7.1.1 Pre- and Post- Logging State Reports .................................................................................. 59
7.1.2 State Report Format.............................................................................................................. 59
7.1.3 State Report Queries............................................................................................................. 60
7.2 Status Logger Status File .......................................................................................................... 61
7.2.1 Receiver Block Diagram........................................................................................................ 61
7.2.2 Bit Error Probability (BEP) Measurements............................................................................ 61
7.2.3 Bit Error Rate (BER) Measurements..................................................................................... 63
7.2.4 PCM Framing Measurements ............................................................................................... 63
7.2.5 Best Channel Selector (BCS) Metric ..................................................................................... 64
7.2.6 Status Log Format................................................................................................................. 64
7.2.6.1 Status Log Column Definitions.......................................................................................... 64
7.3 Working Log File........................................................................................................................ 67
7.3.1 Working Log Calculations...................................................................................................... 68
7.3.1.1 User Reset Function ......................................................................................................... 68
7.3.1.2 BEP Calculation ................................................................................................................ 68

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7.3.1.3 BER Calculations .............................................................................................................. 68
7.3.1.4 FER (Frame Error Rate) Calculations............................................................................... 68
7.3.1.5 Frequency Offset Calculations .......................................................................................... 68
7.3.1.6 Link Availability Calculation............................................................................................... 69
7.3.1.7 Working Log Format.......................................................................................................... 69
7.3.1.7.1 Working Log Column Definitions ............................................................................. 69
8Appendix B –Acronym List.................................................................................................................. 71
List of Figures
Figure 1: 1U RDMS Status Logger ............................................................................................................... 1
Figure 2: Serial Interface Module .................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 3: Status Logger Installer ................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 4: RDMS Connection Manager.......................................................................................................... 3
Figure 5: Serial Interface Module with Supplied 25 pin Cable ...................................................................... 3
Figure 6: Quasonix Status Logger Setup Menu............................................................................................ 4
Figure 7: Quasonix Status Logger Connection Manager, Licenses Available.............................................. 5
Figure 8: RDMS Connection Manager, Connect/Disconnect Status Logger Connection Manager ............. 5
Figure 9: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab Selection...................................................................... 6
Figure 10: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab ................................................................................... 7
Figure 11: Library Tab, New Row Added to Empty Library List.................................................................... 7
Figure 12: Library Tab, New Row Added to the Bottom of Existing Library List ........................................... 8
Figure 13: Library Tab, New Serial Number Typed in Library List................................................................ 8
Figure 14: Library Tab, RDMS Name Typed in Library List.......................................................................... 8
Figure 15: Library Tab, Channel Serial Numbers Added to Library List ....................................................... 9
Figure 16: Library Tab, IP Address Added to Library List............................................................................. 9
Figure 17: Connect/Disconnect Tab, RDMS Library Entry Added.............................................................. 10
Figure 18: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab, Scan Ports Button .................................................. 11
Figure 19: Library Screen, Connected Bricks Displayed ............................................................................ 12
Figure 20: API Permissions Tab with IP Addresses Added........................................................................ 13
Figure 21: Auto Connect Error Message-No Permission............................................................................ 13
Figure 22: Status Logger Connection Manager, Available Licenses .......................................................... 14
Figure 23: Connect/Disconnect Status Logger Connection Manager, RDMS Library................................ 14
Figure 24: RDMS Rack Connection Screen ............................................................................................... 15

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Figure 25: Status Logger Connection Manager with Valid Serial Connection, Bad Serial Number ........... 16
Figure 26: Bad Serial Number, Add the Correct One Message.................................................................. 16
Figure 27: Status Logger Connection Manager with Serial Number Error ................................................. 17
Figure 28: Status Logger Connection Manager, Connect Using IP Address ............................................. 17
Figure 29: Auto Connect Error Message-No Unit ....................................................................................... 18
Figure 30: Attempting to Connect Message................................................................................................ 18
Figure 31: Auto Connect, Unit Located Message ....................................................................................... 19
Figure 32: Status Logger Connection Manager, Connect Using IP Address-RDMS Not in Library ........... 19
Figure 33: Connect Using IP Address, Add RDMS to Library List Message .............................................. 20
Figure 34: Status Logger Connection Manager, RDMS Added to Library.................................................. 20
Figure 35: RDMS Rack Status Logger Screen ........................................................................................... 21
Figure 36: RDMS Rack Connection Screen, Top Section .......................................................................... 21
Figure 37: Status Logger Control Section................................................................................................... 22
Figure 38: RDMS Rack Connection Screen with Open Drop Down Menu ................................................. 22
Figure 39: Status Logger Real-time Measurements Section ...................................................................... 23
Figure 40: RDMS Rack Settings Screen..................................................................................................... 24
Figure 41: Select Settings ........................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 42: Select Settings Drop Down Menu.............................................................................................. 25
Figure 43: Select Settings, Empty............................................................................................................... 25
Figure 44: Select Settings Drop Down Menu.............................................................................................. 25
Figure 45: Select Settings, New.................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 46: Select Settings Updated Drop Down Menu ............................................................................... 25
Figure 47: Settings, Channels..................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 48: Settings, BERT with Drop Down PN Sequence Menu .............................................................. 26
Figure 49: Settings, PCM Frame Detection ................................................................................................ 27
Figure 50: Settings, PCM Frame Detection, Pattern Drop Down Menu ..................................................... 27
Figure 51: Settings, Advanced Control with Status Period Drop Down Menu............................................ 27
Figure 52: RDMS Control Screen ............................................................................................................... 28
Figure 53: RDMS Control, Settings............................................................................................................. 29
Figure 54: RDMS Control, Settings-Preset Drop Down Menu.................................................................... 29
Figure 55: Preset Name .............................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 56: Preset 0 Changed ...................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 57: API Serial Number Mismatch Warning Message ...................................................................... 30
Figure 58: RDMS Rack Serial Number ....................................................................................................... 31
Figure 59: RDMS Serial Number Typed Into Library List ........................................................................... 31
Figure 60: Preset 2 in Drop Down Menu..................................................................................................... 31
Figure 61: Preset 2 Selected to Clear......................................................................................................... 31

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Figure 62: Clear Preset, Are You Sure Message........................................................................................ 31
Figure 63: Preset 2 Empty .......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 64: RDMS Rack, Terminal Screen................................................................................................... 32
Figure 65: RDMS Rack Tools Screen......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 66: Status Logger Control Section................................................................................................... 34
Figure 67: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Start Logger and Single Buttons .................................................... 34
Figure 68: Regular Logging Started, Indicator Lights Green ...................................................................... 34
Figure 69: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Pre-log State Button ....................................................................... 35
Figure 70: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Annotate Button Circled.................................................................. 35
Figure 71: Example status_log.csv File with Event Annotations ................................................................ 36
Figure 72: Session File and Folder Creation .............................................................................................. 36
Figure 73: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Channel 1 Measurements .............................................................. 37
Figure 74: Restart Averages for BERT DQM Button .................................................................................. 38
Figure 75: RDMS Rack Terminal Screen.................................................................................................... 39
Figure 76: Terminal Screen, Text Command.............................................................................................. 40
Figure 77: Terminal Screen, Text Command with Response ..................................................................... 40
Figure 78: Terminal Screen, Full Response Window with Scroll Bar ......................................................... 41
Figure 79: Rack RDMS Terminal Screen with Script Command Window .................................................. 42
Figure 80: Terminal Screen with Example Response................................................................................. 42
Figure 81: Main Menu Bar........................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 82: Exit Menu ................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 83: Setup Menu................................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 84: Status Logger Connection Manager .......................................................................................... 44
Figure 85: Status Logger Connection Manager, Refresh License Status Windows................................... 44
Figure 86: Setup, License Key Window ...................................................................................................... 45
Figure 87: Setup, Get Unique ID Window................................................................................................... 45
Figure 88: Setup, Set Date and Time Window............................................................................................ 46
Figure 89: View Menu ................................................................................................................................. 46
Figure 90: Status Logger with Cascade Windows Selected ....................................................................... 47
Figure 91: Status Logger Connection Manager .......................................................................................... 48
Figure 92: Session Manager ....................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 93: Session File and Folder Creation .............................................................................................. 49
Figure 94: Session Manager, Session ID File Selected ............................................................................. 50
Figure 95: Session Manager, Session Details ............................................................................................ 50
Figure 96: Session Folder with Associated Files Shown in Windows Explorer .......................................... 50
Figure 97: Session Rack Folder with Associated Files Shown in Windows Explorer................................. 51
Figure 98: Example Status Log File Fragment ........................................................................................... 51

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Figure 99: Mission Response Screen ......................................................................................................... 52
Figure 100: Mission Response, Log Data Drop Down Menu...................................................................... 52
Figure 101: Mission Response Screen with Example Graph ..................................................................... 53
Figure 102: Logging Menu .......................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 103: Example status_log.csv File with Event Annotations .............................................................. 54
Figure 104: Example State Report Format ................................................................................................. 60
Figure 105: RDMS Simplified Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 61
Figure 106: BEP Measurements................................................................................................................. 62
Figure 107: BER Measurements................................................................................................................. 63
List of Tables
Table 1: Status Logger Files ....................................................................................................................... 49
Table 2: Status Logger Files ....................................................................................................................... 59
Table 3: Status Logger State Report Files.................................................................................................. 59
Table 4: Status Log Column Definitions...................................................................................................... 64
Table 5: Working Log Column Definitions................................................................................................... 69

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1 Status Logger Interface to the RDMS
1.1 1U Status Logger Interface
A 1U Interface unit is also available, as shown in Figure 1. This unit integrates a controller (does not require an
external PC) and provides for up to four (4) RDMS connections simultaneously. The internal security device
activates available licenses (one to four).
Figure 1: 1U RDMS Status Logger
1.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM)
The RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM), shown in Figure 2, provides an interface between an available USB port
on your PC to the 25 pin control port on the rear panel of the RDMS receiver. The RDMS SIM integrates a security
device that activates a license to use the Status Logger application.
Figure 2: Serial Interface Module

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2 Initial Set Up
2.1 1U Integrated Controller Set Up
Connect up to four 25 pin cable(s) from the Status Logger to the RDMS receiver(s). Power up the Status Logger and
the connected receivers.
No software installation is necessary. The 1U unit is shipped with software preinstalled. To upgrade software, or add
licenses, contact Quasonix.
Skip to section 2.3, Identify RDMS Rack.
2.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) Set Up
2.2.1 Install the Windows Application
1. Insert the installation disk.
2. Click on the Setup folder.
3. Double click on install_win.exe.
4. In the \setup\install.exe screen, shown in Figure 3, type Y (for ok to install), then press the Enter key.
Figure 3: Status Logger Installer
Note: The software installs the RDMS Status Logger and drivers from FTDI.
5. When the install is complete, press the Enter key on the PC keyboard to continue.
6. On the PC desktop, click on the StatusLogger shortcut to open the application.

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7. The RDMS Connection Manager screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: RDMS Connection Manager
2.2.1.1 Hardware Connection
2.2.1.1.1 SIM Connection
After the application has been installed, connect the supplied USB cable from the PC to the SIM. Then connect the
25 pin cable from the SIM to the back of the RDMS.
Figure 5: Serial Interface Module with Supplied 25 pin Cable
If a network connection is possible, connect the RDMS Ethernet port to the same network as the Windows PC.

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2.2.1.1.2 First Time Install
When the Windows software is installed for the first time, the SIM must detect the license information.
1. Click on the Setup Menu in the Quasonix Status Logger application.
2. Select Refresh License Info from the drop down menu, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Quasonix Status Logger Setup Menu
The Status Logger Connection Manager displays available licenses, as shown in Figure 7. You can connect
to one receiver per license. Upon connection to a receiver, the Available Licenses list is populated with the
number(S) in the RDMS S/N field(s) for the connected receiver(s).

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Figure 7: Quasonix Status Logger Connection Manager, Licenses Available
3. Skip to section 2.3, Identify RDMS Rack.
2.3 Identify RDMS Rack
1. On power up, the Status Logger Connection Manager displays, as shown in Figure 8. If the window is
closed, open the RDMS Connection Manager by clicking on the shortcut on your PC desktop.
Figure 8: RDMS Connection Manager, Connect/Disconnect Status Logger Connection Manager

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2. If the desired receiver and IP Address display in the RDMS Library list, proceed to Chapter 3, Status
Logger Operation.
Note: The IP Address is optional (not required for logging), but it allows control of the RDMS using the
Quasonix API. Generally, this should only be used when the RDMS is configured with a fixed IP address.
When the RDMS IP address is assigned by DHCP, the assignment is dynamic, and the IP address will not
match after the system is powered down. Quasonix recommends NOT using DHCP to assign the IP
address.
If the receiver is not shown as an available system, add the serial number to the library, as described in
section 2.3.1.
2.3.1 Add An RDMS Receiver to the Library
If the RDMS is not available in the RDMS Library list, you may add it to the library. Click on the Library tab, as
shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab Selection
The top window of the Library screen provides the ability to add, delete, or edit RDMS receivers in the local library
list. The fields in the table can be edited, but will not be written to disk until the Submit button is clicked.

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Figure 10: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab
1. To add an RDMS, click on the Add Unit button. A new row displays in the Library window, as shown in
Figure 11. If the Library already contains entries, a new row displays at the bottom of the list, as shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 11: Library Tab, New Row Added to Empty Library List

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Figure 12: Library Tab, New Row Added to the Bottom of Existing Library List
2. Type the serial number of the RDMS unit in the first column, RDMS S/N, as shown in Figure 13. The
digits must match the receiver exactly. To check this, go to System Settings > System Info on the receiver.
The Serial Number and IP address display on the screen.
Figure 13: Library Tab, New Serial Number Typed in Library List
3. Type a name for the RDMS that makes it easily identifiable, as shown in Figure 14. This field can be any
alphanumeric text.
Figure 14: Library Tab, RDMS Name Typed in Library List
4. Type in the serial numbers for Channel 1, Channel 2, and Combiner (Chan 3 S/N), as shown in Figure 15.
These can be supplied by Quasonix or detected using the Scan Ports function. Refer to section 2.3.1.1.

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Figure 15: Library Tab, Channel Serial Numbers Added to Library List
5. Type the IP Address for the RDMS, as shown in Figure 16. This is optional (not required for logging), but
it allows control of the RDMS using the Quasonix API. You MUST include the periods between the digits,
such as “192.168.3.22”. The software will accept an entry without them, such as “192168322” and will
save the entry when submitted. However, it is treated as an invalid number. If the IP address is invalid or
blank, the Status Logger is connected to the RDMS, but the RDMS Control selection is greyed out. If your
facility does not allow Internet access, then leave the IP Address field blank. It prevents the software from
spending a long time searching for an IP Address it cannot access.
If the IP Address is not added when the Library entry is first created, it may be added later. Go back to the
Library tab, click inside the IP Address field, then type the IP address. Click on the Submit button when
finished.
Figure 16: Library Tab, IP Address Added to Library List
Generally, the IP Address should only be used when the RDMS is configured with a fixed IP address.
When the RDMS IP address is assigned by DHCP, the assignment is dynamic, and the IP address will not
match after the system is powered down. Quasonix recommends NOT using DHCP to assign the IP
address.
6. When all edits, additions, or deletions to the Library list are complete, click on the Submit button to save
the changes to disk.
7. Click on the Connect/Disconnect tab. The RDMS Library displays the new entry, as shown in Figure 17.

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Figure 17: Connect/Disconnect Tab, RDMS Library Entry Added
Note that this library information is a local database for this Status Logger System. To use the RDMS on other
Status Logger systems, the information must be added to their local Libraries. If the Library contains many
receivers, contact Quasonix for assistance copying the Library to another system.
2.3.1.1 Scan Ports Function
If the serial numbers for the three channels (receiver bricks) are not available, they can be discovered using the Scan
Ports function.
With the RDMS connected to the Status Logger and powered on, click on the Scan Ports button on the Library
screen, as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab, Scan Ports Button
The application attempts to communicate with any connected channels and provide basic state information. The
RDMS receiver serial number is not known at the channel level. To properly associate the channel “bricks” with the
RDMS if multiple receivers are connected, it is helpful to set the receivers to different modes, bit rates, or
frequencies. When the receiver channels are detected, they display in the Connected Bricks list, as shown in Figure
19. Look for the brick entries that match the Mode parameters for the receiver to be connected. Copy the serial
numbers for Channel 1, Channel 2, and Half Brick to the Chan 1 S/N, Chan 2 S/N, and Chan 3 S/N fields in the
Library list, as described in 2.3.1.

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Figure 19: Library Screen, Connected Bricks Displayed
2.4 Set Up API Permissions
The API Permissions tab, shown in Figure 20, enables a user to control (make setting changes) on a connected
RDMS receiver by providing a specific IP Address (or address range for multiple receivers). Normally, a connected
Status Logger may only read data from a receiver. These permissions apply to Auto Connect IP addresses and to the
RDMS Control screen (accessed via IP address).
Disable API control check box –Disables API control for all addresses, even if the address is included in the
permission range; Note that disabling control does not prevent reading the API information from a connected
receiver-- only the ability to change the receiver settings is disabled.
IP Address field(s) –Type a single IP address for an RDMS receiver to be controlled by tabbing from field to field.
Use the Add button to include the IP address in the Enabled Addresses list. Pay close attention to the numbers typed
for the IP address since it will accept invalid addresses.
IP Address Range –Type the IP address at the beginning of the range and the last digit(s) for the IP address at the
end of the range. This enables all IP addresses within a range to be enabled at the same time. Use the Add button to
include all IP addresses in the range to the Enabled Addresses list.
Clear Selected button –Deletes selected IP addresses from the Enabled Addresses list
Save Changes button –Saves added or changed IP addresses, as well as any deletions from the Enabled Addresses
list; Note: if you don’t save the changes, they exist only for the current session. When the Status Logger software is
closed, then reopened, unsaved API Permissions parameters revert back to their last saved state.
Refresh button –Sets the Enabled Addresses list on this page back to the last saved state on the connected PC;
works like an “undo” if IP addresses were added or changed during this session