VeEX MPA User Manual page 78

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To prevent users from interfering with each other, an individual user can "lock" and take
control of a Test Set. This is done using the Lock icon that appears on the GUI.
Permission levels determine the user's ability to lock and unlock a test set. When you
lock the test set, you can configure protocol processors, start tests, and perform general
product functions without the worry of contending for resources with another user.
Using the Lock Icon
The following guidelines describe how to lock and unlock a test set using the Lock icon.
See Locking and Unlocking a Test Set
state, see Configuring the Lock on
If I see this icon
on my GUI,
Configuring the Lock on Startup
To control the Lock's default state when the unit is started:
for more information. For setting the default lock
Startup.)
It means
The test set is unlocked and not being used. No individual
user has control of it. I can
icon and choosing Lock or Lock and Exit from the
Lock/Unlock dialog box.
I have the test set locked. You currently control the test set
and can configure protocol processors. I can
set by selecting the icon.
Other users will see
The test set is locked by another user. You can only view
protocol processor screens.
If I have Admin privileges – You can select this icon and
force an unlock.
If I do not have the proper user privilege – A message
appears stating that the protocol processor is locked by the
current owner. For example, "Protocol Processor locked by
User X."
The circuit pack (and its associated protocol processors) is
out of service. A counter appears indicating how long the
circuit pack has been out of service. A fault is also logged.
Understanding Test Units
lock the test set by selecting this
unlock the test
on their GUI.
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