Chapter 5 Router Control And Configuration With Cattrax; Introduction; Install Cattrax Application On Host Pc - PESA Cougar 3 User Manual

Chapter 5 Router Control and Configuration
5.1 I
NTRODUCTION
PESA's Cattrax software control application provides additional monitoring, control and configuration
capabilities for the Cougar3 router that greatly broadens the system capabilities. Cattrax runs on a host
PC, interfaced with the system through either a closed Ethernet communication loop using an Ethernet
switch, or through the facility network.
Through Cattrax you can view real-time status of virtually every aspect of router operation, modify
many system operating parameters, issue manual switches on individual or multiple destinations, create
new, or modify existing, configuration files for the system controller, plus many other control and
system monitoring functions.
The configuration file loaded into the system controller is where the actual signal switching functions
for the entire router system, such as signal input/output assignments, signal names and aliases, switching
levels, components and other special router functions are defined for the system. Through Cattrax you
can create application-specific files that define all operational aspects for the router. Once created, a
configuration file can be stored, edited or downloaded to the system controller device to become the
active operating router configuration.
5.2 I C
NSTALL ATTRAX
Cattrax is a graphical user interface (GUI) type software application for use on a standard PC running
the Microsoft Windows
ROM drive for installation of Cattrax. A mouse with scroll-wheel is recommended for precise control of
device parameter values using slider controls, and a monitor size of 19 inches or larger is also
recommended.
Your Cattrax installation disk contains an auto-run file that guides you through the installation process.
Examples of the pop-up screens you will see are shown below with the appropriate step. Notice the "X"
used in place of actual values on each example screen presented here. During installation the release
number of Cattrax software you are installing is displayed.
Install the Cattrax software application as follows:
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Insert Cattrax CD into CD Drive of host PC.
•
Allow the disk to initiate the auto-run function. When initialization is complete, the following
banner is displayed on the desktop. Click Next to begin installation of the Cattrax application.
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