Owner's Manual

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GETTING STARTED
The NextGen programming software can be started from
the START menu or by selecting the NEXTGEN icon on
the desktop.
When the initial programmer screen comes up, select
either to start a new program or to connect to a timeswitch.
If you currently have a time switch and wish to connect to it
and upload its existing program, skip ahead to “Connecting
the Hardware”, otherwise begin with “Starting a New
Program”.
It is important that you become familiar with the Command
Bar. As with other Windows
®
based programs there are
menus to navigate.
File menu: The File menu allows you to start New programs, Open saved programs, Save programs that are in the PC’s
memory, or Exit the NextGen programming software.
View menu: The View menu gives you the opportunity to view the Astro map, set options, and print reports.
Help menu: The Help menu gives information about the version of the NextGen programming software you are using.
You can also pull up this programming guide from the Help menu if you should ever need to consult it.
Starting a New Program
To start a new programming file use the mouse pointer to click the File menu item from the Command Bar. Select New
from the drop down menu. This will create a new, blank programming file.
After selecting New, the display will change to the Setup screen. In the Setup screen you will be prompted to enter
specific information related to your timeswitch.
Command Ba
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Setu
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Tab
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Tab
Schedule Tab
Connect Tab
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load Tab
Download Tab
Connect Status
The Main
Screen