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8.9 CPM2 Utility Modes
When the CPM2 is in the Standby Mode, the following functions
may be accessed by pressing the [A] through [F] keys:
• [A] Send Computer Messages to Printer
• [B] Operator Log-On
• [C] System Command Mode
• [D] Send Printer Messages to the Printer
• [E] Examine Printer Messages on Display Screen
• [F] Examine Computer Messages on Display Screen
[A] Send Computer Messages to Printer
This mode is used to send the computer messages from
the buffer to the printer. When the [A] key is pressed, this
message will be displayed:
Dump COM Msg->PRT
Lcard#:F Ent:EXE
Enter a hexadecimal number to print the following:
Enter...
to Print
“0”
CPM2 internal supervisory signals (if any)
“F”
Computer messages for all Line Cards and
CPM2 internal supervisory signals
“1-E”
Computer messages for specified Line Card
Example:
If “0” is entered, the following will be printed:
Dump Computer Alarm Buffer
1011 ...... 0000 . R .. 06 12:37:31 - 12/10 106
1011 ...... 0000 . A .. 01 12:38:22 - 12/10 106
• “106” indicates the message was successfully sent to the
computer and the computer has responded correctly with
an [06] acknowledge.
[B] Operator Log-On
Different operators may “log-on” to the system by entering
this mode. When an operator logs on, a message similar to
this one will be printed: “Operator on duty S.G. 11:03-21/
12/92”
The operator’s initials (if programmed) and the time and
date will be printed. If the Star 8340 printer is being used,
this message will be printed in red.
To log on, press the [B] key, and then enter a 4-digit
Password. If a valid password is entered, a log-on message
will be printed. If an invalid password is entered, the CPM2
will sound a tone to indicate that the code was entered
incorrectly.
Refer to CPM2 Option [02] for information on programming
operator Passwords and initials.
[C] System Command Mode
The System Command Mode is used to send commands to
the Line Cards through the CPM2. To enter this mode, press
[C] and then enter an Operator Password. When the Password
is entered, this message will be displayed:
LCard:__ Comd:__
Op:__ Cd:__ Sc:__
• LCard: Enter a 2-digit hexadecimal number from 01 to 0E
to indicate which Line Card is to be affected.
• Comd: Enter one of the Line Card Commands described
in the DVL2A Line Card Menu Mode section of this manual.
• Op: and Cd: “Op” and “Cd” are used to indicate parameters
that may be required within certain commands. For example,
when using the F7 Line Card programming command
“Op” and “Cd” are used to indicate the Option number
and the new code programmed for that option.
• Sc: “Sc” is used with SCADA applications.
Enter digits using the keypad; when a digit is entered, the
cursor will move one character to the right. Press the
[Backspace] button to delete the character presently indicated
by the cursor and move the cursor 1 character to the left.
When a command has been entered, press the [Escape]
button to send the command to the Line Card.
If more than one command is to be sent, press the [ACK]
button to send the command presently displayed on the
screen. Another command may now be entered.
[D] Send Printer Messages to the Printer
With the CPM2 in the Standby Mode, press the [D] key to
send printer messages in the buffer to the printer. When
the [D] key is pressed, this message will be displayed:
Dump PRT Msg->PRT
LCard#:F ent:EXE
Enter a hexadecimal number to print the following:
Enter...
to print
“0”
CPM2 internal trouble messages (if any)
“1” to “E” Print messages for specified Line Card
“F”
Print messages for all Line Cards
If an error is made in entering the number, simply re-enter
the desired number again on the keypad.
Press the [Backspace] or [Escape] button to cancel this function
and return to the Standby Mode. Or, press the [Enter] button
to print the indicated messages. When the [Enter] button is
pressed, the CPM2 will print the printer messages, starting
with the oldest message first. The messages will be printed
in red if the Star DP8340 printer is being used.
If the CPM2 receives new alarms from the Line Card while
buffer is being printed, the new alarms will be sent to the
printer when the buffer printout is completed.
[E] Examine Printer Messages on Display Screen
With the CPM2 in the Standby Mode, press the [E] key to
review printer messages on the display screen. When the
[E] key is pressed, this message will be displayed:
Exam PRINTER msg
LCard#:F ent:EXE
Enter a hexadecimal number to view the following:
Enter...
to view
“0”
CPM2 internal trouble messages (if any)
“1” to “E” Messages for specified Line Card
“F”
Messages for all Line Cards
If an error is made in entering the number, simply re-enter
the desired number again on the keypad.
Press the [Backspace] or [Escape] button to cancel this
function and return to the Standby Mode. Or, press the
[Enter] button to view the indicated messages.
When the [Enter] button is pressed, the CPM2 will display the
printer messages, starting with the most recent message. When
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