TD 92351GB
2007-03-15/ Ver. C
User Manual
Ascom a51 Alarm Transmitter
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Appendix A: Programming the Alarm Transmitter
The Ascom a51 Alarm Transmitter parameters can be programmed using the Portable
Device Manager (PDM) software PDM-SB. To program the Alarm Transmitter do as below:
1 Connect the RS232 Programming Adapter to the computer.
2 The computer COM port corresponding to the RS232 Programming Adapter and
the COM port settings for the PDM software must match. The PDM software uses
default COM port 1, but can be changed as follows:
1) In the Start menu, select PDM Configuration.
2) In the PDM Configuration window, select desired COM port > Save.
Figure 9.
3 Start the PDM application.
4 Connect the Ascom a51 Alarm Transmitter to the RS232 Programming Adapter.
5 For instructions on how to use the PDM, see Installation and Operation Manual,
Portable Device Manager (PDM), TD 92325GB.
Note: If the software upgrade of the Ascom a51 Alarm Transmitter is interrupted, for
example if the cable is removed, the a51 Alarm Transmitter turns to download mode
(shown by a steady red LED). When the a51 is connected again, the New portable
connected window appears. Select "Edit but don´t save"> OK, see figure below
Figure 10.
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The a51 Alarm Transmitter is added as an "unknown" entry in the PDM, see figure below.
Figure 11.
Repeat the software upgrade for this unit again. The software upgrade is successfully
performed when the Call No. of the portable changes from <unknown> to its real Call No.
and gets online, see figure below.