User's Manual

µLink System Manual 862-01545
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Operational
Capabilities
The user can view equipment status and configuration
data of all MDR equipment attached in a multiple hop
link from the IU to which the Craft Terminal is
attached. The µLink has the following capabilities:
Upload Indoor Unit Software. Allows you to transfer
a file of executable code from the Craft Terminal to
the IU Microprocessor non-volatile memory.
View Equipment Data. Allows you to view the
following:
• Equipment Status
• Alarms and Alarm History
• Equipment Configuration and Settings
• Data Transmission Performance Characteristics
• Data Channel Options
• Equipment Date and Time
Control Equipment. Allows you to configure and/or
set system parameters such as; channel selection, RF
power level, transmitter on/off, data options, plant
alarm options, etc.
Built-in Testing. Performs the following built-in
tests:
• Start-up BIT (SBIT)
• Continuous BIT (CBIT)
• Initiated BIT (IBIT) - user initiated
Real Time Clock Interface. Used to time stamp the
command and error log with the current time.
History Logging. Logs all CBIT, SBIT commands
and responses issued and received by the Indoor Unit.