Viking PB-100 Application Note page 6

F. Setting the Schedule for a Device
After the information for a device has been entered, a schedule
for the polling process can be set up. To enter a schedule for a
device click on the "Schedule" tab.
Response Timer - This timer controls how long the PB-100 will
wait (after dialing is completed) for the "Device ID Code" to be
returned. Clicking on the up/down arrows will change the
response time in 5 second increments, from 15 to 90 seconds.
Retry Count - This counter sets the number of times the PB-100
will re-dial a device if there is no initial response (the Response
Timer has elapsed). Clicking on the up/down arrows will change
the retry count from 1 to 9 counts.
Poll Device - A device can be scheduled to be polled weekly on
specified days of the week, or monthly on a particular date. The
polling for a particular device may also be disabled. If "Weekly"
is selected, check off any or all boxes for the day of the week the
device should be polled. If "Monthly" is selected, enter the date
for the polling to take place by clicking on the up/down arrows for
this selection.
Poll Time - The time of day that polling should take place for a
device is entered here. To change the polling time click on the up/down arrows to set the polling time, adjustable in 15-
minute increments.
G. Accessing Other Device Records in a Data File
Using the up/down arrows in the middle of the "Information" or "Schedule" tabs, the user can click to select the next
device record, or the previous device record in the currently loaded data file.
The user can sort the current data file by one of four criteria using the pull down menu on the "Information" tab. The
records may be sorted by "Device ID Code", "Phone Number," "Company" or "Name." If required, sort the device record
and re-save it to maintain the record in an order which suits your individual needs. After sorting by one of the four list-
ed criteria, a specific record can be found by entering a search string in the "Find" window on the "Information" tab.
H. Modifying a Device Record
An individual device record can be modified at any time by selecting a particular field in the "Information" or "Schedule"
tabs and altering the data. The changes are only temporary until the "Apply" command button is clicked on the
"Information" or "Schedule" tab. Furthermore, unless the device record is then saved, the information will be lost once
the program has been terminated.
I. Deleting a Device Record
An individual device record can be deleted by clicking on the
"Delete" button on the "Information" tab.
J. Cancelling a Change to a Device Record
(see Diagram F) If a field for a device record is modified
by mistake, simply click on the "Cancel" command button
on the "Information" or "Schedule" tab. Note: The Cancel
button cannot undo changes once a record has been
saved.
K. Saving a Device Record
New records entered and changes made to existing records
are temporary unit the "Apply" button is pressed and the file
is saved to a drive. To avoid losing data, please "Save" your
work often and always save before the program is terminat-
ed. To save a device record(s) simply select the "File" menu
item and select "Save" if the file exists already, or "Save As"
if a new record is being created. PB-100 data files are
saved with a .pb1 extension by default.
(see Diagram E)
(see Diagram E and F)
(see Diagram F)
(see Diagram F)
(see Diagram E and F)
Diagram F
Diagram E