User's Manual

545C Operations Manual

02/10/2012 Prerelease DCN 00001789-A

5. OPERATIONS

This chapter covers the basic operating procedures for the MCC-545C as

it is used in the FleetTrak™ network. The MCC-545C is programmed

through the use of Script Files that contain the specific system

parameters for operating in various modes. A script file is loaded into

the MCC-545C at the MCC facilities prior to shipment. Script files may

also be loaded and/or modified at the customer’s site. (Refer to Section

4.2.7 and Appendix C for more information on Script Files.)

The last section of this chapter provides a summary of all MCC-545C

commands; printouts from frequently-used commands are included in

Appendix A.

It is assumed at this point that the appropriate script file has already

been loaded into the unit, as part of the installation procedures

outlined in Section 3.3, and that the unit is configured properly and

operational within its network. This chapter describes the various

commands that are available to the operator for modifying the station

configuration parameters to accommodate specific applications, sending

and receiving messages, and interfacing to peripheral devices for

position reporting and data collection.

5.1 Getting Started

5.1.1 XTermW Terminal Emulator

XTermW is a windows-based terminal emulation program supplied by

MCC. It is designed for interfacing with a wide variety of MCC products.

All commands, script files, etc., can be entered into the MCC-545C

using XTermW. The last section in this chapter contains a list of all valid

MCC-545C commands.

XTermW can also be used to create log files of MCC-545C operations.

Refer to the XTermW documentation supplied with the program.

Whether using XTermW, another terminal emulator, or a hardware

terminal, you must program the operator terminal to use the same