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System Menu 3
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3.6.5
Password
The password consists of four digits and will prohibit entry into the ProgEdit, Monitor, Disp
Pass and Serial Com modes only. All other menu options can be accessed when a Password
is used.
To Enter a Password:
1 ) Select
“Other”
Menu Option.
2 ) Select
“Password”
from the “Other” Menu Options
3 ) Use the “+” and “-” keys to enter the desired password.
4 ) Press the “OK” key to accept and activate the password.
5 ) A key symbol will now be displayed at the top of the
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display.
To Cancel a Password:
1 ) Select the
“Other”
Menu Option.
2 ) Select
“Password”
from the “Other” Menu Options. “Cancel Password” should appear on
the top of the screen.
3 ) Use the “+” and “-” keys to enter the current password.
4 ) Press the “OK” key to accept and deactivate the password.
5 ) The key symbol will be removed from the
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display.
Note 1: A Password protected program in an AL2-EEPROM-2 Cassette can be run from and
be downloaded into the main body of the controller.
Note 2: A controller containing a Password protected program can accept or transfer
programs to an AL2-EEPROM-2.
Note 3: The Password can also be set/deleted from the AL-PCS/WIN-E software or deleted by
the “PROGCLEAR” command.
3.6.6
Serial Com
The modem function capability of the
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allows remote monitoring via a PC and program
upload/download. The communication must take place using the Visual Logic Software (VLS)
and the communication must be initiated accordingly. (The modem connected to the
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is
initialised upon the
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start-up. Dialing options from a command or specific conditions are not
available).
Command
- Enter the AT command for the modem to be connected to the controller.
Reference the Modem User manual for details on that unit’s AT command. Choose the first
letter or symbol by using the ( ) and ( ) arrows. When the symbol is showing in the
command line, use the
(
) and
(
) arrows to move to adjoining spaces. Enter up to 64 letters/
symbols and accept the whole string with the “OK” key when finished inputting the data.
(There is no need to accept each letter with the “OK” key).
Delay
- The Delay function sets the length of time the
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will wait after entering the Run mode
before turning on the modem. Choose a value of 0 - 10 seconds using the “+” or “-” keys. The
modem connected to the Personal Computer with the VLS software must be set ON prior to
the
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modem turning on.
The GSM function allows a SMS (Short Message Service) message to be sent to either a
mobile telephone or an email account. The SMS provides the remote user with the identical
LCD screen’s data. Refer to the
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Communication Manual for detailed explanation
concerning GSM parameters.
