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Modem Configurations
To connect to remote target via a modem, select 'Active' check box in 'Modem
Config' frame.
'Connection Timeout' it is a waiting time in seconds to requested data form the
PCS target platform. If no data retrieved from the target after wait time, the
program generates a communication time error.
'Dial Time Out' it is a waiting time in seconds to be used by the local modem
trying to connect to the remote modem. On end of time, the program generates
timeout error.
'Phone Number' is a phone number dial to.
Download Setting configuration
If 'Get and set Gain Offset' checked, when program performing download, all
gain and offset values will be stored before PCS code downloading, and
restored after downloading are finished.
If 'Get and Set Parameters' checked, when program performing download, all
parameters will be stored before PCS code downloading and restored after
downloading are finished.
Note: The program storing parameters only in these conditions:
♦ CAT Technologies ADMC Program Installed on PC.
♦ The Downloaded file (DWN) have same name as one of the ADMC
machine types file (for example if downloaded file name is:
LabTN2.DWN, this file ADMC compatible, because ADMC type file:
LabTN2.mdb exist).
Note: Only current selected Program (For example: 1-Instruments)
parameters will be saved and restored.
Note: Because the PCS target platform parameters saving process are
complex, restoring Parameters task takes long time (few minutes)!
Note: Theirs no need to edit options every time that program start running.
The program saves setting on 'OK' button pressing and starting up with last
settings.
Connecting to the PCS Target platform
The program can be connected to the PCS Target by RS232 serial cable, or via
a modem. If program configured perform connection via a modem (Modem
Active selected), pressing 'Go Online' button on main XPCS window will
display 'Modem connection' dialog box: