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5. Remote Control
The MVRD can be remotely controlled from an IBM PC via either the USB interface or a LAN interface**.
Currently, the LAN control is mainly used for Firmware Upgrades.
When a MVRD is connected to a computer GMS’ M.S. Windows control & monitoring SW can be used. As
previously stated, GMS’ M.S. Windows applications provide two (2) levels of access. Level 1 (User-Level) is
not password protected. The primary purpose of the User-Level access is to allow field personnel to have
the same level of control that is normally available on the equipment’s local control panel and at the same
time provide complete visibility of the details of each individual set-up group. Additionally, they will be
allowed control access to specific parameters defined in Level 2.
Level 2 (Administrator-Level) is password protected and allows administrators complete access and
manipulation of all software parameters. Administrators can define set-up groups with specific user
defined names. They also have the ability, on a parameter by parameter basis, to grant control to the
User-Level of any set-up parameter.
Configuration, control and monitoring of the MVRD units are done by using GMS’ optional (sold
separately) MS Windows-based VR Link Configurator software program. This Graphical User Interface
(GUI) program provides the user with a straightforward way to interface to the MVRD units. During
normal operation, once a link is established, the Link Configurator GUI does not need to be active and can
be disconnected from the unit. The software part number is 630-SW0093*, VR Configurator Application.
**Note: In Development
5.1 VETA Configurator Functions
The VETA Configurator programs provide the user access to many different configurations, control and
monitoring options. For detailed instructions on using the VETA Receiver Software that is used to
control the MVRD refer to 100-M0131 which can be found on GMS’ WEB site.
The Control Software has two levels of control – Administrative and User. Personnel with User level
Control can only change 16 preset configurations. Administrator has access to all MVRD receiver
parameters. GMS provides “Default Settings file” that easily can be loaded into the unit. Changes to set-
up groups can be made with the VETA Receiver software.