User's Manual

OSMAC Base User Manual
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4.1 Configuration Mode
The System Configuration Mode is entered by holding the 1 key down on the front panel while the
power is turned on, by pressing the CTRL and MENU keys, or by pressing the ALT and TAB keys
simultaneously from the external keyboard. The OSMAC Base will prompt the user for a password
before entering the configuration programming mode. Press the arrow keys to cycle through the
configuration parameters. The Menu number in the table above lists the location within the OSMAC
Base programming menus that the particular parameters may be found.
To change any of the parameters that require a numeric entry, press the number key to enter the value
and then press the F1 key. In the case of values that will scroll, press any number key to scroll through
the available selections. Press the - key to exit from sub-menus to the upper level menus.
To exit the configuration mode, press the - key. Note that values are not permanently stored until the
Configuration Mode is exited by pressing the - key. If the unit is turned off, or power is lost before the -
key is entered, changes to the configuration are not stored.
4.1.1 Serial Port Setup
Each of the two serial ports may be configured independently. The table above lists the parameters
that may be programmed. The serial ports are located at the rear of the unit and are labeled PORT 1
and PORT 2.
Timeout parameters for the various protocols are given in seconds. Set the timeout to 0 if no timeout
is desired.
4.1.2 Speaker Enable
If this mode is disabled, then the speaker is muted at all times except in the Diagnostics Mode. This
maybeusediftheOSMAC Base is in a location where sounds from the speaker are not desirable.
4.1.3 Busy Channel Lockout
If this mode is enabled, then the OSMAC Base will not transmit if the channel is busy. This may be
desirable in order to avoid interfering with other users on the channel. This mode should be disabled if
there is so much activity on the channel that the pages are not sent out in a timely manner.
4.1.4 Remote Paging
If this mode is enabled, then remote users are permitted to call the OSMAC Base via a telephone line
and to generate pages to be transmitted.
4.1.5 Call Forwarding
If this mode is enabled, then remote users are permitted to call the OSMAC Base via a telephone line
and to request a phone autopatch with two-way-radio users.
4.1.6 Autopatch Timer
The autopatch timer establishes the length of time the OSMAC Base waits before hanging up the
autopatch automatically. This is needed in case the two-way-radio user's batteries fail or he goes out
of range.
Enter the number of minutes the autopatch may be operated before the disconnect warning tones are
sent. The DEL key may be used to delete digits. Press the "-" key to exit the menu. Note that
autopatch operation may be disabled by setting the Autopatch Timer value to 0.