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The windows are used for the following:
Map
The Map window shows a 4 layered, tree-structured map of a system. Each node on the upper layers
represents a section of the network, while Nodes on the lowers layer represent individual Patapsco
devices. With the IP addresses configured for each Node and Device, a large network of devices can be
monitored. Links can be configured between the nodes to represent the Links between units. The links are
then monitored for events. Multi-layer network topology can be represented using this window.
Connected to Dev ice
This window is only visible once a management connection is started with an individual Patapsco device
from the lowest Map layer. This window shows the front and rear panels of the unit, which are used to
monitor the LED status of the device and access its configuration settings. The LED states will change in
real time.
Note: DbManager Lite only allows a single Node to be configured for use. Please contact Patapsco if multiple
Nodes are required.
Outstanding
E v ents
Outstanding events are events which require resolution, such as ports being disconnected. These events
will stay in the Outstanding Events window until they are resolved; for example when the port is
reconnected.
E v ent History
The Event History records all events which are received from the devices.
Terminal
The Terminal window shows the communications between the device and DbMgr in their raw state. This
window is sometimes used for debugging systems by Patapsco engineers and their agents.
Configuring Devices
All device configuration is made from the Connected to Device window. Once changes have been made, they
must be uploaded to the device using the File
Upload command. The Upload command loads changes from
DbMgr to a device, while the Download command does the opposite. A download is actioned upon connecting
to a device.
Full DbManager Manual
The full user manual for DbManager explains all of the features and settings within the application. Please find the DbManager User
Manual in the Documents & Manuals folder on the DbManager installation disk, or follow this link:
5.7. Connecting via Terminal
After connecting the terminal cable between the DataBand EV and the PC, a management connection can be made. Please follow
these steps to connect to the unit.
[1] Go to View
P roperties
Terminal and select the Serial option. Set the Rate to 19200 and select the COM port which
the terminal cable is connected to. DbMgr will show an error message if it cannot gain exclusive access to the COM port specified.
If the PC in use has any other applications running which use the PC COM ports, they may need to be closed
