Editing Mhi Databases; Introduction; General Comments - Secutron MR-2200 Programming Manual

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Editing MHI Databases

2.1

Introduction

This chapter describes the windows used to program the system.
2.2

General Comments

Overview
The editing of a system is done through a series of input windows. Editing starts with the
System Level and progresses to the Panel Level, then to the Input Level, and finally to the
Relate Level. The Main Menu and option speed keys are not available while editing/viewing
the system. While editing is being done, the word OPEN is displayed in the Status Bar. This is
to remind the user that the system database is open and that the computer should not be
turned off. If the computer is turned off while the database is open, it may become corrupted.
If the current database has been previously verified and you select Edit, a requester is
displayed confirming your request to edit the database. If No is chosen, then the database is
displayed in View mode. Editing the database changes the database to a non-verified state
and changes the Last Edit Date.
Prior to an editing session, the database is automatically backed up. This back up copy has
the same name as the original database, but incorporates a .BAK extension. If a database
becomes corrupted, delete it and rename its .BAK backup file to have a .DBA extension. This
restores the database to the state prior to the last editing session.
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2.2.1 Network-Capable Panel Types
The following panels can be used in a network configuration.
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When upgrading from a version 17 (or earlier) system, a number of items that
were programmed at the panel are now included in the database. See the file
UPGRADE.TXT for a complete description of these changes.
Follow these instructions to obtain the required information before upgrading
your firmware:
1.Connect your computer to the panel and open the Terminal window.
2.Select the Printer screen in the Terminal: press 14<Tab>
3.You should note that the title bar of the Terminal window displays the text
"File logging in progress...". If this does not appear, press the button Log
On.
4.In the terminal window, type the following command: 99?
5.The panel's configuration settings will be listed in the Terminal window and it
will also be saved in the file: LOG_CONT.TXT, located in your program
directory
6.Close the Terminal window
7.You may now view the contents of the file using any standard word
processor or text editor
You must perform the above procedure for ALL panels in your system.
Editing MHI Databases