Exploring the Interface
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SmartSiren Platinum Series
Slide Switch Buttons
The three
Slide Switch
buttons correspond to the slide switch positions on the control pad. Each
position acts as a momentary switch that turns on and off devices assigned to them. To program
the slide switch to operate as a progressive switch, assign the same functions from the previous
slide switch position to the next position, then add new functions. Up to ten functions can be
assigned directly to
Slide Switch 1
and
2
, and up to twenty to
Slide Switch 3
.
In addition,
Buttons 1
to
5
and
Buttons 14
and
15
can be programmed to activate when
the operator puts the slide switch into a position linked to one or more of these buttons. This
feature enables the operator to turn functions on and off or skip steps in selecting a step-through
SignalMaster warn or directional pattern without changing the position of the slide switch. Linking
a button also extends the number of assignable functions available to a slide switch button with
the additional 10 functions of the linked button. The pane below shows the buttons available for
activation when a slide switch button is selected.
The Device Selection Module
The
Device Selection Module
is where you assign devices and functions to the buttons in the
Button Selection Module
. The devices, identified by tabs at the top of their panes are:
Lightbar
,
SignalMaster
,
Siren
,
Relay
,
External Relay,
and
ILS System
. The functions determine how and
what they turn on, operate, and turn off. By default, each time you launch the application, it opens
with the
Lightbar
pane. The pane that is ready for configuration moves in front of the other panes.
The lightbar pane and the others behind it, however, are not active, and therefore not configurable,
until you click a button in the
Button Selection Module
.
The flow of the selection
process is right to left. Click
a box or option button to
select or deselect.
Esc
is green to indicate
the pane is active and can
accept your selections
Options are dimmed
until you select a device
Options are grouped
by device, function,
and similarity.
Select a tab to access a device. The tab is
lighter in color to indicate that the pane
available for configuration. The orange bar
is added in Windows XP.
Buttons for activation by a slide
switch position appear when a slide
switch button is selected.
