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Note. The port number assigned to the USB Virtual Serial port is arbitrary. You may change it to an
alternative port number as follows: Right click on the port in the device manager and choose
“Properties” > “Port settings” > “Advanced” to change.
4.3
Software Operation
4.3.1
Start the application
The application software can be launched using the task bar (Start -> All Programs - >Cobham -> UWCM)
or by double clicking the desktop icon (Figure 24) that the installation program installed.
Figure 24 - UWCM Desktop Icon
4.3.2
Main Screen
The main screen (Figure 25 ) is composed of three sections with a menu bar and status bar. The first
section (Figure 26), at the top left, allows the user to select the serial port that the UWCM is connected
through. It also reports on the status of the connection. The second section (Figure 27), at the top right,
controls the remote power switch providing power to the VMT. The third section, the remainder of the
screen, controls the VMT. It controls configuration, RF power level, and encryption.
