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8 Advanced Operation
8.1 SOLO System PC Controller Application Software
Advanced control of the SOLO2/SOLO4 system is available by using
PC control applications.
Typically users may want to customize the default configurations to
control settings such as frequency, scrambling keys, modulation
parameters, and video resolution.
 The SOLO2 and SOLO4 transmitter products are controlled by the
solo_tx_ctrl.exe application available on the CD delivered with the
product.
 The SOLO2 and SOLO4 receiver is controlled by the solo_rx_ctrl.exe
application available on the CD delivered with the product.
Note that exact file names may change as software version information is a part of domo
file names.
A PC is required with two RS232 Serial COM ports to control both a
transmitter and receiver simultaneously. Where changes are to be made
to either a transmitter, or a receiver, at different times, a PC with a single
RS232 Serial COM part can be used.
Installation of the two control programs is as simple as copying them
from the CD to a suitable location on the PC. No install shield routine is
launched. Note that the controllers generate their own log and
initialisation files, so it is best to create a dedicated directory for these
applications, perhaps with links to the applications from the desktop of
the PC.
Use the supplied cables to connect the chosen COM port(s) of the PC
to unit(s) to be configured.
Launch each application in turn by double clicking or using the run
command.
Connection with a SOLO product should be automatic, but the user can
force selection of the correct COM port using the drop down, followed by
the “Connect” button.
Errors such as the following may appear during the connection process
if the PC is unable to automatically ascertain which unit is connected to
which COM port.
 Error attempting to read invalid address
 Error has occurred during polling, polling has been disabled