User Guide

Connecting to a Battery Location
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22. Connecting to a Battery Location
This section describes how to connect the BMDM program to a location. At this point, the
computer and monitor should have been synchronized using Check Settings. You may connect to
an MPM or BDS battery location site via modem or network from a remote location or on-site
using the network or RS-232 Local port. These connection methods check all battery parameters.
If you cannot connect to a location, refer to Synchronizing Using Check Settings. If using a
Service computer, refer to the Service computer notes in the same section.
22.1. Connecting via Modem
Connection
Confirm Setup|System|Link is set for a modem connection. On the String Status screen, click
the string to which you want to connect, then click Connection to call the number specified
under Setup|System|Link. Upon connection, String View displays all real time data. If no data
appears, check the Setup|Database Range setting.
22.2. Modem Hang Up
Connection then Hang up
When connecting via modem, sometimes you may want to disconnect before the BMDM
connects to the string. To stop modem dial out after clicking Connection, click the Hang Up
button on String Status or select Setup|Hang Up.
Note If the BMDM connects and String View appears, closing the String View screen
disconnects the modem.
22.3. Connecting via Network
Connection
Confirm Setup|System|Link is set for a network connection. On String Status, click the string
to which you want to connect, then click Connection to connect to the IP address specified
under Setup|System|Link. Upon connection, String View displays all real time data. If no data
appears, check the Setup|Database Range setting.
22.4. Connecting via RS-232 Local Port
Connection
Confirm Setup|System|Link is set for a direct connection. On String Status, click the string to
which you want to connect, then click Connection. If the site has been set up, String View
displays all real time data. If the site was not set up, set up the new system.