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DX-120 Programming Manual PROGRAMMING VIA PC-DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (PC-DBA)
Disconnecting PC-DBA from the Switch
After you have finished using the link between the DX-120 and PC-DBA, you should disconnect this link. The system
can be disconnected either automatically or manually:
AUTOMATIC DISCONNECTION
The system disconnects automatically if:
• the physical connection path (cable or modem connection) is interrupted (not recommended)
• you exit PC-DBA while the link is active (not recommended)
• after several minutes it senses that someone has not been using the associated tools that require connection (i.e.,
it automatically times itself out).
MANUAL DISCONNECTION
From the PC-DBA main screen:
1) Go to ControlX Disconnect to disconnect the system from the switch.
OR
2) Press F7 to disconnect the system from the switch.
Once this disconnection is complete:
3) Disconnect any physical connection (cable or modem) between the PC and the switch system as
appropriate.
Initializing (F8) The System
In the programming process it is often desirable to revert to factory defaults (cold start). The Initialize function allows
you to revert the database settings to the factory defaults.
While using the various database programming menus, you
can click the Initialize button or press F8 to initialize the current category.
Keep in mind that when you use Initialize, the system saves the restored data only when you exit the screen you are
on.
The system then only sends it to the DX-120 switch database when you perform the F4-Send operation.
You can also initialize (i.e., reset) the system without reverting back to factory defaults and reloading the database
(warm start).
NOTE
You can initialize all of the PC-DBA parameters when you install a new system. After
you perform a cold start, connect to the DX-120 processor by clicking Connect or
pressing F5. Then click Receive or press F3 to perform a Receive All and download
all factory settings to a new database file on the PC.
HINT
Also refer to the Vertical DX-120 Installation and Maintenance Manual which can be
found on the Vertical CCC website (
www.vertical.com/service-login.html).
Initializing the System (continued on next page)