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Mux Point Data
The lower portion of the Transponder Database dialog provides information on each of the devices controlled by
the Transponder selected in the "Transponder" box. There are two digits that represent each Receiver or Alert
Unit address, the first is the number of the Multiplex bus on which the device is mounted (zero to 7) and the
second is the Multiplex "Point" Address assigned to the particular device. On each of the eight Multiplex Busses,
up to eight devices may be installed, but each device must be assigned a unique Multiplex "Point" Address (zero
to 7). More than one device may have a particular Multiplex "Point" Address, but only if on different busses. The
Multiplex "Point" Addresses are assigned by switch settings on the device (Receiver or Alert Unit) circuit boards.
These Multiplex "Point" Address settings are also a part of the Transponder Database. The Multiplex Address
shown in the Transponder Database and the Multiplex Address set on the device circuit board must agree. The
"Transponder Setup" Dialog, described later, is used to verify Multiplex Address settings.
Reminder: It is a good idea to create an entry in the Transponder Database for each Transponder in the
System before entering the data for each device so that all Transponders will appear in the drop-down
menus.
This checkbox allows "Communications Failures" to be ignored for this
Transponder. It is used during a new installation for Transponders that are not yet
fully on line. During system maintenance, when a Transponder will be out of
service for a while, it is used so that the "Communications Failure" messages will
not flash on the screen and distract the Operator. Checking this checkbox will
cause the system to ignore communication failure, therefore if
communications fail with this transponder, the area this transponder protects
will not be protected and alarms from subscribers in that area will be missed
without the operator's knowledge. This checkbox should not be checked in a
live system.
Clicking this button displays an empty transponder edit dialog. This is used to enter
a new transponder to the database.
Clicking this button allows the currently displayed transponder's database record to
be edited.
Clicking this button will delete the currently displayed transponder's database
record. If the transponder is "killed" its data is permanently deleted and can't be
recovered.
Clicking this button will delete the currently displayed point only from the currently
displayed transponder's database record. If the point is deleted, its data is
permanently deleted and can't be recovered.
Clicking this button will copy the currently displayed transponder's database record
into a new transponder record. This allows similarly configured transponders to be
programmed once then copied into a new record. Note: It is not possible to edit the
Transponder ID itself. If this should be necessary, the "Copy" button can be used to
produce another Transponder Database entry duplicating the first, but with the
Transponder ID blank. The new Transponder ID can be entered, the new data
saved by using the "Save" key, and the old Transponder entry can be deleted by
using the "Kill Transponder" button.
Clicking this button will print the currently displayed transponder's database record.
Clicking this button will change the currently displayed transponder to the first
transponder in the database.
Clicking this button will change the currently displayed transponder, to the previous
transponder in the database.
Clicking this button will change the currently displayed transponder, to the next
transponder in the database.
Clicking this button will change the currently displayed transponder to the last
transponder in the database.
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