User guide

Terminal Interface 4-3
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Figure 4-1 INVERSE MULTIPLEXER MAIN MENU
The product type is a DL3800 Digital Inverse Multiplexer.
The software revision is 3.XX, where xx equals the latest software revision.
This number is useful to determine the features that are supported with
this release.
The Node number, in this case 75, is user deÞned. This can be used to
further identify the node within the user's network. It is recommended
that all nodes be given a unique node number. This is crucial in inter-node
communications.
The Node name (Penguin), is user deÞned. The user can use this Þeld to
uniquely describe the node within the network.
The date and time are give in mm/dd/yy, and hh:mm:ss format.
The alarm indicator, in this case MN for minor, is given on each screen to
alert the user of a Local Node Alarm.
The Selected Device address, in this example 75.00.000 is shown at the
beginning of the second status line. A device is a generic term to indicate
a NODE (unit). The device Name is user deÞned. This can be used to
describe the node or board's location or function within the network. In
the examples in this manual, the name used is Penguin.