Chapter 7
1201 Utility Software
Model 1201 Utility software (the Utility) was developed to provide the following specific functions.
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To securely configure the Model 1201B/C.
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To verify configuration by comparing the software’s configuration with a clock’s configuration.
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To copy (Read) a configuration file from one clock for uploading (Write) to another clock.
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To upload new firmware to a clock’s flash memory.
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To configure the level of security.
7.1
Clock Security Notes
The Utility is the only way to set up security features in the Model 1201B/C. Security cannot be
setup from the front panel or through RS-232 commands found in Chapter 11. Security must also
be disabled to configure the Model 1201B/C using RS-232 commands.
7.2
Configuring with 1201 Utility Software
The following sections illustrate how to use the Utility to configure the 1201B/C.
7.2.1
Obtaining the Utility Software
To obtain the Utility, go to the Arbiter website and select Software Downloads under the Ser-
vice/Support
menu. Scroll down to Timing Software and select Model 1201B/C Software. Down-
load the Utility to your computer. Double click the icon and in a few moments the program should
start as illustrated in Figure 7.1.
7.2.2
Installing Utility Software
The Utility does not need to be installed as most programs require. Instead you can copy the
executable file to your computer and run it by double clicking on the program icon. Alternatively,
you can make a shortcut to the program.
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Download from http://www.arbiter.com
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