User's Manual

Step 6: File Operations
Saving a File:
Contents of the FILE DESCRIPTION and the EDIT FREQUENCIES fields data can be saved in files on the comput-
er’s hard disc or floppy drive, then recalled at a later time when needed.
• Save the contents of the edit fields in the selected file by pulling down the FILE menu and selecting SAVE.
• To create a new file for saving frequency data, pull down the FILE menu from the menu bar and select SAVE AS.
Use the Windows dialog to create a new folder or file on the hard disc or diskette. The program will save values in
the file, and keep the file name as the current selection. While this mechanism is intended primarily for building new
frequency files, it can be used to overwrite the data in an existing file. If the file selected from the Windows dialog
exists, the program will display a warning message to that effect. Select YES from the warning message box to use
the existing file, or select NO or CANCEL to void the SAVE AS operation.
Opening a File:
• As described previously, the program will attempt to read the same disc file that had been used at the end of the pre-
vious session. If that file is not available, the program will display default frequency values and mark the fact that no
file has been selected.
• To open a different existing frequency file, pull down the FILE menu from the menu bar and select OPEN. The pro-
gram will start a Windows dialog. Browse through the computer system to find and select a file. The new selection
will be opened and its contents will appear in the edit fields. The file name will appear near the top of the main form.
Step 7: Test communication and satellite controller operation
• Place the decoder module mode switch in the NORMAL (center) position.
• Select the desired channel frequency (1–4) by placing the jumper
plug on the appropriate jumper pin set as shown in Figure 6.
(Channel frequency number 1 is selected in this example.)
• If the satellite controller address code was not previously set during
initial installation, set the address code at this time .
• The address numbers range from 1 (001) through 255 and are issued
to the satellite through an array of eight DIP switches, as shown in
Figure 7. In the down position, the switch is Off (open) and represents
a value of 0 (zero). In the up position, the switch is On (closed) and
represents the following value:
Sw 1 = 1 Sw 2 = 2 Sw 3 = 4 Sw 4 = 8
Sw 5 = 16 Sw 6 = 32 Sw 7 = 64 Sw 8 = 128
Example: To set satellite address number 50 (050), start with all eight
DIP switches in the Off position. Using a pen or small screwdriver,
move switch numbers 2, 5 and 6 to the On position (2+16+32=50).
See Figure 7.
• Referring to the switch position matrix in Figure 8 on the back page,
locate the desired address number and set the DIP switches accord-
ingly. A dot in the switch position represents On; an open box repre-
sents Off.
• For E-Series OSMAC only: Confirm that the satellite controller power
switch is Off (O) and the Pump and Field Common control switches
are in Off (center) position.
• Reinstall the decoder module, making the appropriate wire or cable
connections.
For RDR OSMAC satellite only:
Important: Attach the Red 12 V a.c. and Orange 26 V a.c. wires prior to connecting the Black Common wire
to the decoder module. Ensure all wires are properly routed to prevent interference with the RDR cabinet door.
• E-Series OSMAC only: Place the satellite controller power switch in the On (I) position.
• Send a series of commands to the satellite controller using the OSMAC base station programmed to the correct fre-
quency and controller address. Verify that the decoder module is receiving the commands and the controller is
responding properly.
• E-Series OSMAC only: Move the Pump and Common Switches to the AUTO (down) position. Reinstall the clear
plastic cover over the decoder module and close the controller cabinet.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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RDR OSMAC
E-OSMAC
RDR OSMAC
E-OSMAC
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