RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)
Operating the RCP-NKM • 5–3
Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP-NKM
You can view the breakaways assigned to an RCP-NKM if a breakaway step key is assigned to the RCP-NKM. The
breakaway step key cycles to the next breakaway in the list each time it is pressed. As each breakaway is selected,
the level(s) defined in that breakaway are illuminated, if corresponding level keys have been assigned to the
RCP-NKM.
To view the breakaways assigned to an RCP-NKM
• Press the breakaway step key repeatedly to cycle through the available breakaways.
The breakaway step key remains illuminated as you step through the breakaways. When the default breakaway is
selected, the breakaway step key switches off.
Notes
Keep the following in mind:
• The breakaway key flashes if a warning is indicated.
• If a breakaway warning is current for the selected breakaway, the breakaway warning indicator is shown on the
screen.
To view the name and levels of a breakaway
•
Hold
the breakaway key.
The name of the breakaway and an 8-character expression appears on the screen. Each character provides a
hexadecimal representation of the use of four levels, from 32 to 29 on the left, through to 4 to 1 on the right.
provides a look-up table for reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters.
To view the levels defined in a breakaway
1.
Select the breakaway.
2.
Hold the breakaway step key.
An 8-character expression appears on the screen. Each character provides a hexadecimal representation of the
use of four levels, from 32 to 29 on the left, through to 4 to 1 on the right.
provides a look-up table
for reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters.
If level keys have been assigned to the RCP-NKM, these illuminate as part of the breakaway. The level keys are
not illuminated when the default breakaway is selected.
Making a Switch
A switch can be made with or without a
TAKE
key assigned to the menu. If there is no
TAKE
key assigned, a
switch is made when the source/crosspoint/macro key is pressed. If a
TAKE
key is assigned to the menu, the switch
is made when the
TAKE
key is pressed.
Switching with a Breakaway, Destination, and Source
To make a switch
1.
Press the key(s) for the level(s) or breakaway that you want to use.
If you do not select a custom breakaway or level key, the default breakaway is used.
To de-select a level, press the key again.
2.
Press the destination key that you want to use.
3.
Press the source key that you want to use.
If a
TAKE
key is assigned to the menu, the text on the screen that identifies the source key alternates between
Take ?
and the selected source label. The source key flashes with the
TAKE
key.
Summary of Contents for NK RCP-NKM
Page 1: ...RCP NKM User Guide...
Page 6: ......
Page 10: ...1 2 Introduction RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...
Page 14: ...2 4 RCP NKM Overview RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...
Page 54: ...6 2 Troubleshooting RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...
Page 56: ...7 2 Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...
