User`s guide

5-4
Basic Configuration
5.1.3. Access Via PDA
In addition to the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, the VMR/NPS command
mode can also be accessed by PDA devices. Note however, that due to nature of most
PDAs, only a limited selection of VMR/NPS operating and status display functions are
available to users who communicate with the unit via PDA.
When the VMR/NPS is operated via a PDA device, only the following functions are
available:
• Product Status Screen (Section 8.1)
• Plug Status Screen (Section 8.3)
• Plug Group Status Screen (Section 8.4)
• Plug Control Screen (Section 9.1.1)
• Plug Group Control Screen (Section 9.1.2)
• Current & Power Metering (Section 8.5) (VMR Only)
• Current History Graph (Section 8.6) (VMR Only)
Note: Current and Power Metering functions are not available on NPS units.
These screens will allow PDA users to review Plug Status and Plug Group Status, invoke
switching and reboot commands, display Current Metering Readings, show Current
History and display the Site I.D. and firmware version. Note however, that PDA users are
not allowed to change or review VMR/NPS configuration parameters.
To configure the VMR/NPS for access via PDA, first consult your IT department for
appropriate settings. Access the VMR/NPS command mode via the Text Interface
or Web Browser interface as described in this section, then configure the VMR/NPS
Network Port accordingly, as described in Section 5.9.
In most cases, this configuration will be adequate to allow communication with most
PDAs. Note however, that if you wish to use a BlackBerry
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to contact the VMR or NPS,
you must first make certain to configure the BlackBerry to support HTML tables, as
described below:
1. Power on the BlackBerry, and then click on the BlackBerry Internet Browser Icon.
2. Press the Menu button, and then choose "Options."
3. From the Options menu, choose "Browser Configuration," then verify to make
certain that "Support HTML Tables" is checked (enabled.)
4. Press the Menu button, and select "Save Options."
When you have finished communicating with the VMR/NPS via PDA, it is important to
always close the session using the PDA's menu functions, rather than by simply closing
the browser window, in order to ensure that the VMR/NPS has completely exited from
command mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse. For
example, to close a session on a BlackBerry, press the Menu button and then choose
"Close."