Newtec EL170 User Manual page 80

Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The miscellaneous tab (Misc.) contains seven buttons that allows to perform tasks,
consult information or set access or interaction parameters. The following table
describes briefly the function of each button:
Button
Setup Wizard
Device Log
Reset Device
Firmware upgrade
Users List
Diagnostic Report
RMCP Reference
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Description
With this button you open an easy to use wizard dialog
window which guides you through the (initial) setup of the
device. Only the parameters relevant for the connection
you want to set up are displayed.
See also section 6.4.
This button is used to consult an event list. Events are e.g.
alarms being set or cleared, cable disconnections, ...
The drop-down menu behind this button allows resetting
the device. Different reset types are possible:
•
Soft: You only reset the software;
•
Hard: You reset the software and the hardware;
•
Config: Config: Clears the configuration of the device.
The flash memory is empty but the management
parameters are kept e.g. IP address. This can only be
performed by expert user profiles.
After you have clicked this button you can browse to a zip-
file containing a firmware update. The application can
automatically upgrade its firmware using this zip-file.
This button opens a new Users List tab in the central
stage region. You can view all users and change the user
attributes (if you have the expert user profile). Refer to
section 6.6.1.
With this button different types of diagnostic reports can be
generated:
•
Basic: The basic rapport shows all configuration
parameters;
•
Full: The full rapport shows all configuration
parameters and all debugging parameters.
This button opens an overview of the RMCP commands
used for the software of your device.
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