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3. User interface & menus
3.1. User interface
The Cortex user interface (or dashboard) is accessible using a web browser or DavLink 6. It is highly customizable and can
be tailored to suit user needs and preferences. Menus are accessible by mouse clicks or right-clicks.
The actual user interface (where all the graphic elements are disposed) is called the workspace. A workspace can contain
many screens, and each screen has its own tab. These tabs are called panels. The workspace can reside inside the remote
unit, but it can easily be transferred to your PC and shared among units or uploaded back to the original unit.
IMPORTANT
: In order for the on-screen I/O boxes and meters to be “live” showing colors, text, and measurement values,
the actual I/O’s must first be configured. Otherwise, they will appear as empty or grayed-out.
MORE IMPORTANT:
The Cortex menus and screens are dynamic, meaning they will show more or less items based on a
user’s access level, and if the user is in control of the unit or not. Therefore, if you note that configuration buttons or
control/command buttons seem to be missing, first check if you are (still) in control, or make sure you have proper access
levels/rights.
The screen-shot below shows the display with a typical configuration and the default workspace. Depending on your actual
model number, the display may be different.
