AES 7788F - Monitoring Transmitter Functions; 4.9 Monitor Transmitter Functions

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AES 7788 Series RF Subscriber Unit ─ Installation and Operation Manual

AES Corporation 36 40-7788, Rev 6, August 30, 2016

4.9 Monitor Transmitter Functions

HandHeld Programmer: <SHIFT> + <F1>, <SHIFT> + <F2>, <SHIFT> + <F3>

PC Terminal: <a>, <b>, <c>

There are several functions that are useful for diagnostics purposes. These functions

allow the viewing of network data “traffic” that is picked up by the Subscriber’s RF

antenna and viewed on the programmer’s 4-line display at the installation site. It is

not practical to “read” this data on a Hand Held Programmer’s 4-line display as the

information may scroll off the screen too quickly. Using a HHP can be useful to

confirm that data is being sent and received, and if only Receive and Transmit

monitor are used. Use a Terminal with a larger screen such as a laptop with a

Terminal Program to take better advantage of these functions.

RECEIVE MONITOR ON/OFF

To use: Push programmer keys <SHIFT> +<F1> PC Terminal: <a>

RX MONITOR ON (OFF)

Hold down the Shift key and then press the F1 key to enable or disable (toggle) the

display of data addressed to this unit.

TRANSMIT MONITOR ON/OFF

To use: Push programmer keys <SHIFT> +<F2> PC Terminal: <b>

TX MONITOR ON (OFF)

Hold down the Shift key and then press the F2 key to enable or disable (toggle) the

display of messages transmitted by this unit.

MONITOR ALL ON/OFF

Note: requires that Receiver Monitor (RX Monitor) above must be on -

To use: Push programmer keys <SHIFT>+ <F3> PC Terminal: <c>

MONITOR ALL ON (OFF)

Hold down the Shift key and then press the F3 key to enable or disable (toggle) the

display of all network messages within range of this unit.

The monitor functions should be disabled when installation and testing is complete.

Note: Text messages cannot be received when any of the monitoring functions

are in use. Use these functions only for diagnostics or test purposes. Toggle the

function OFF when not in use, or press the Reset Button, as a reset will return

all these functions OFF. See Section 3.4, Diagram 3 for location of Reset Button.