Master/Slave Selections - Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series Operator's Manual

Machines Menu
In the case of ScsiNet drives, if there is more than one on the network, a red box in the
Type column indicates which device may be currently accessed. To change to another
device, stab in the appropriate box, which will toggle red to show the new selection.
The Info column shows the software version being run on that device. Entries in the
ID, Type and Info columns are automatically generated when the SL 9000 J system is
initialised on commissioning.
Entries for individual devices in the Name column are either set up by the user in the
case of ScreenSound and VisionTrack, or automatically generated as serial (S/N) or
device (Dev) numbers by the devices themselves. None of the entries can be altered
from this page.
In the Service column, you will see the function of the devices. Entries are made by
stabbing on the box, and selecting the appropriate function, Panel, Disk, Store Route,
etc., from a pop-up list (see opposite). When the pop-up appears, the function, as
determined by the system, will be highlighted in bright red. To confirm, stab on the
entry and press OK.
If DiskTrack is fitted to your system, note that Store Route must be present in the
Service column for DiskTrack, in order to display DiskTrack entries in the J Series
Computer's menus.

Master/Slave Selections

The next three columns indicate whether a device is currently a Master, a Slave, or
capable of drop-in recording. The appropriate box, M, S or D will be highlighted to
show the devices' relationship to the J Series Computer. In a SL 9000 J Series system, D
is only applicable to DiskTrack. Master/Slave relationships affect transport control.
Normally, the J Series Computer will be the network Master. If, for example, a
VisionTrack is connected as a Slave, this relationship can reverse when the pen and
tablet are controlling VisionTrack, ie. VisionTrack becomes the Master and the J Series
Computer becomes a Slave. (See also Follow on Page 7-5).
Regardless of pen and tablet control, Master/Slave relationships can be set up by
simply selecting the appropriate box.
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