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Framing Errors
Framing Errors shows the number of Framing Errors received since the port was last opened or cleared.
2.5.4 Setup Modem/Radio Parameters
Figure 2-8 Setup Modem/Radio Screen
The Setup Modem/Radio Parameters screen is accessed from the Edit menu pull-down or from the Parms
icon when the tool bar is visible.
2.5.4.1 Modem Operating Parameters
The Setup Modem/Radio Parameters allows the user to view and edit GUARDIAN‟s programmable
parameters.
Programming parameters can be stored in a data file with the .DAT file extension. Programmable
parameters are used by the Read/Write Parameters screen for programming into nonvolatile memory.
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Parameter settings are modified from three screen tabs: the Modem tab, COM/Analog tab, and Radio tab.
When desired parameters in each tab window have been adjusted, select the OK button to store the
parameter information into local PC memory and exit the parameter screen. Clicking the Default Parms
button sets certain parameters back to factory default settings. Clicking Cancel exits the parameter screen
without modifying any parameters currently stored in local PC memory.
Modem operating parameters include:
Long ID
The electronic ID Number is a unique number assigned at the factory. This number may be changed in the
case of a duplication. The ID Number is used by the programmer for remote addressing and diagnostics.
The range of this field is 1 to 4294967295 but multiples of 1024 should not be used. A multiple of 1024
results in a Short ID of 0. If the ID Number is within the range of 1 to 1023, the Short ID will be the
same.
NOTE: This ID is not the same as the printed serial number. Use the printed serial number to verify if the
unit is under warranty.
Short ID
The Short ID is derived from the longer ID Number. It is used to identify units and minimizes the time
required to transmit Online Diagnostics. The Short ID of each unit in a network must be unique if Online
or
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