Specifications

X723-300151 5-40 Issue 2

5.5 Remote Menu

5.5.1 Operation (Non Network Mode)

Networking must be disabled in the 'Install' menu for this mode of

operation. In this mode the multiplexer may use network management

data paths for point to point control of the remote equipment.

In the example below the operator has selected 'Remote' to obtain a menu

response from a 3400 (id G24) located remotely to the multiplexer. After

this menu was received the operator entered the exit command, Ctrl +X,

(not echoed) to return to the local multiplexer menu.

Control X to exit

5.5.2 Operation (Networking Mode)

When operated in network mode in conjunction with the NCS, this menu

gives node to node control and messaging facilities.

(R) Control | List messages | Send message >C

Unit network no. >D01

NCU Responding:- Service granted

Control X to exit

The operator now has control of equipment D01 via the Network

Management System. Ctrl+X will restore control to the local unit.

Messages: One single line of text may be transmitted or displayed in

message mode. The operator will be prompted for the unit identity to

which it is required to send the message. Received messages can be

viewed using the 'list' option. If a message has been received which has

not been viewed the following will be displayed when remote is selected.

(R) Control | List (message awaiting) | Send message >