Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES
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1.4 Module and System Configuration
1.4.1
Overview
The software determines the functionality of the modules. The broadcast data has a nearly
unlimited range of applications. The modular concept of
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and the pro-
grammable parts of the modules enhances the flexibility of our system. For example two
basically identical modules could be used in completely different applications. This can be
achieved either, with the same software but with different configurations (e.g. one module
serves as time code reader, other module as time code generator), or with different program-
ming of the firmware - including programming of logic electronic parts.
Moreover the
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concept allows users to combine various modules to
enhance functionality. A module in such a system needs a unique identification.
So “configuration” has the following tasks:
1.
Unique identification: Address and access a module in a frame and in a more complex
system.
2.
Installation of a module: Select the operating mode, adjust parameters, program the
function keys, request and display status data, etc.
3.
Update: Transfer a new software/firmware to the flash memory, program the logic
devices, change data records (e.g. character fonts), etc.
The included PC program “RUBIDIUM CONFIGURATION“ handles these tasks.
1.4.2
Unique Identification of a Module and a Frame
An individual hard-wired address is assigned to the module by the position within the frame:
Address 1 = unit 1 = position most left (looking at the front side of the frame, see chapter
“Overview”). The “RUBIDIUM CONFIGURATION“ program for PC’s or the RUBIDIUM SERIES
HTTP Server requires this address before communication to the module can be established.
The hard-wired address alone is not sufficient to uniquely identify a module in a system
consisting of more than one frame. The RUBIDIUM SERIES HTTP Server additionally offers to
identify a frame by a number (1 to 31). A module than can be accessed having the right frame
and the right place within the frame selected. In this case each module which is addressable
must have stored the number of the frame in its non-volatile memory. The “RUBIDIUM
CONFIGURATION“ program for PC’s enables you to enter and store this number, utilising the
“System” tab.
In case of servicing - for whatever reason - is required it may be necessary to identify a
module within the meaning of sales. Each module can be uniquely identified by its serial
number, which is human readable and located on the bottom side of the lower circuit board
of each module. Sometimes it is sufficient to know the reference to the project or the order.
Easy access to this information is given by the serial number of the frame, located near the
front at the outside right-handed (looking toward front of the frame). You can easily read this
serial number if you pull the frame a little out of the mounting rack.
