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SimpleComTools, LLC PRC1000 – User Manual
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Configuration Utility
This section will assist you in using the PRC1000 Configuration Utility to do the following:
 Setting the Time and Date
 Setting the Start Time and Duration
 Setting the Schedule
 Setting the Sleep timer
 Setting commands to change relay state
 Setting the duration for forced events
Utility Layout
The utility is broken down into (3) sections; Parameters, Notes, and Command buttons.
Here are the basic button functions:
 PARAMETERS Shows the available values, the current setting, and new values to be changed
 NOTES Provides explanation of the parameter and what setting options exist
 CLEAR ALL Clears the New Value area.
 CURRENT > NEW Copies current settings to the New Value area.
 WRITE Sends all changes shown in yellow to the PRC1000.
 REFRESH Updates the Current Value display.
Reading and making changes to the device
Reading the values in the attached device is
done under the Current Value side. To refresh
the reading simply select the REFRESH
button.
Making changes to the device is done by
entering the change in the New Value side.
Changes can be entered use text or by
selecting items from the drop-down menu. After
entering a new value you must hit ENTER.
The unwritten changes will be shown in yellow.
Write changes using the Write button.
Clearing existing values
In the case of numeric values, clearing is
simply done by entering a zero. In the case of
text values, enter the word „CLR‟. Writing zeros
or CLR to the device will clear the existing
value from the device.
Saving the settings as a template
The PRC1000 configuration utility provides the
ability to save a device‟s settings for future use
or application to another device. That topic is
covered in the next section.