Loading SC3 Configuration Files
via RMS
Field Bulletin
Date: August 3,
1999
Products: SC3 Control Card
Subject: Loading SC3 Configuration Files via RMS
Author: Randy Rose
This document is to be used for reloading basic
system files when SC3 cards have been defaulted or
when modifying, saving, uploading and downloading
files. Also, although the configurations in the SC3
are stored in battery backed RAM, they may be lost
if left unpowered for extended lengths of time and
will then need to be reloaded. The steps in this document
should be followed in the order as shown below. These
system files are located on the original floppy disk
(call Technical Support if you do not have this disk)
that came with the SC3 system and can be stored on
a hard drive that is accessible by the RMS application.
Some of the instructions in this document will vary
depending upon the version of RMS software being used.
These differences are noted where applicable. To determine
what version of RMS is being used, go to the dropdown
menu labeled "Help" and click on the item called "About
SC-3 RMS..." The version will be indicated in a dialog
box. Note: Be sure to use a version of RMS that is
compatible with the versions of SC3 and SCP panel
code you are using. If you have questions regarding
version compatibility, call Technical Services.
The following
are general steps with the assumption that the user
is familiar with the particular version of RMS that
is being used. Note: Version 1.22 and older will use
tabs located at the top of the screen and versions
1.25 and newer will use tabs located at the left of
the screen. Only perform the steps that pertain to
your system.
Creating Router and Panel Objects
Router and Panel objects must exist for each type
of router or control panel connected to the SC3. Router
and panel object files should be setup as the maximum
numbers for your system, including any future expansion
that the system can accommodate without adding additional
frames (unless that is planned for). This will prevent
the user from having to destroy the object and recreate
a new one at a later date. Refer to the UT300 user
manual for more information.
The following steps should be followed only if the
memory of the SC3 has been defaulted and there are
no objects created. In the steps to follow, creations
of all possible objects are discussed. Create only
the objects that apply to the devices that are being
used. Creation of objects not required for your system
will cause unnecessary overhead for the SC3 and RMS
application. Note: Router and Panel Objects can NOT
be saved and should therefore be written down in case
any of the objects are ever lost or destroyed and
need to be recreated.
ROUTER OBJECTS
-
Go to "Utah-300 Routers" Button and click on
the "Status" button at bottom left to verify that
an object does not exist before continuing. Make
sure that the message box says, "No Utah-300 router
object exists". Push "OK" and proceed to step
2. If an object does exist, verify that it is
correct and if so then move on to the next applicable
section. If it is not correct or needs to be changed,
click "OK" and then push the button at the bottom
left called "Destroy". Push "Yes" to destroy the
current object and then go on to the next step.
-
Push "Create" button at bottom left. Click "OK"
on the next screen that says Creation of new router
object will destroy screen contents. Enter the
following and then press the "Create Object" button:
| Maximum Inputs |
(Max size of router inputs including future
expansion) |
| Maximum Outputs |
(Max size of router outputs including future
expansion) |
| Maximum Tie Lines |
(Max number of tie lines used including
future needs) |
| Sync Source |
525 (NTSC) or 625 (PAL) |
-
For "AVS Routers" use steps 1 and 2 above with
only this one difference:
| Maximum Inputs |
(Max size of router inputs
including future expansion; make sure to put
the same amount of inputs here as outputs,
even if there are less.) |
- For "Madi or Probel Routers" use steps 1 and
2 above with only this one difference:
-
| Level to Port Assignment |
(Choose the SC3 serial port
that each level is to be used by) |
-
For "GV Horizon Routers" use steps 1 and 2 above
with these two differences:
| SC3 Serial Port |
(Choose one of the 12 ports
to be used; all 4 levels are controlled on
a single SC3 serial port) |
| Baud Rate |
(Choose baud rate of Horizon
router) |
PANEL OBJECTS
-
Go to "SCP Tables" and click on the "Create"
button in the UN Object Status section. Enter
the following information and then press the "Create
Object" button:
| Maximum Inputs |
(Max size of router inputs
including future expansion) |
| Maximum Outputs |
(Max size of router outputs
including future expansion) |
-
For "CSP Tables" use step 1 above with only
this one difference:
| Max Panels |
(Max number of panels, is the
total number of stations assigned. If there
is only one panel and it is station #3 then
the Max Panels should be 3) |
After creating
the panel objects, the word yes should appear in the
"Exists" box along with the sizes of inputs, outputs
and panels that were entered.
Loading SC3 Files via RMS
The original configuration files can be found on
the floppy disk that was sent with the SC3 upon initial
shipment. If changes have been made to these files,
use the file location where these files are stored.
The following steps are to be used for the basic system
configuration to become operational. If there are
any custom files such as Salvos, Locks, etc. then
use the same format as shown below for each file that
is needed.
ROUTERS / PANELS
The following files are the critical files needed
to get the SC3 fully running. Clicking the "Open File"
button from any screen and then browsing to the SC3
files location will reveal any files applicable to
that section of the screen and for your system. For
example: If your not sure if you need to restore a
certain table that you are looking at, click on "Open
File" and make sure you are looking where the files
are stored. If a file shows up then just select it
and then Set it. It will only list the file that applies
to the function you are setting.
After opening each file, allow the file to open
completely (indicated by filling in all information
on the screen pertaining to the file) and then press
the "Set Tables" button associated to that file. Note:
Older versions may say "Set" in some locations.
| TAB / BUTTON |
|
SUB-TAB |
|
OPEN THESE FILES |
| |
| Utah-300 Routers |
 |
Simulator Refresh Enable |
|
Utah 300
Refresh Enable Table |
| Utah-300 Routers |
|
|
|
Crosspoint
Attributes |
| Utah-300 Routers |
|
|
|
Monitor
Matrix |
| Utah-300 Routers |
|
|
|
Tie Line
Configuration |
| |
| AVS Routers |
|
AVS Routers Tables |
|
Refresh
Enable Table |
| AVS Routers |
|
|
|
Tie Line
Configuration |
| |
| SCP Tables |
|
|
|
Mapping
or UN Mapping |
| CSP Tables |
|
|
|
Mapping |
This should complete the loading of all the existing
files that are used in your system for basic operation.
After "Setting" the above files, the "Get Tables"
button can be used to retrieve the table from the
SC3 for verification that the file was set correctly.
The SC3 should now be capable of controlling and statusing
those devices it was configured for in the previous
steps. As mentioned previously, if your system uses
any custom files such as Salvos, Locks, etc., these
will need to be set for them to become functional.
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