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Using the RS24 Service Interface
The RS24 Service Interface (RSI) is a tool for configuring the RS24 system.
To open the RS24 Service Interface
Ensure that the sensor is powered on and connected to the control computer.
1. Double-click on the RS24 Service Interface icon:
Alternatively, run from the Start menu:
Start > All Programs > Guidance Marine Ltd > RS24 > RS24 Service Interface
Screen Layout of the RSI
The upper part of the RSI window contains fields relating to communications as
follows:
Take Command/Relinquish Command
- This button allows the user to toggle
the command mode of the RSI between In Command and Monitoring.
Connect
- Replaces Take Command/Relinquish Command when the RSI is
disconnected from the sensor, allowing re-connection.
Resume
- Replaces Take Command/Relinquish Command when the sensor is
suspended, allowing it to be resumed.
In Command/Monitoring Status
- Indicates whether the RS24 Service Interface is
currently In Command or Monitoring mode.
Status Display
- Indicates the current status of the system, e.g. “System Running
Normally” or “System Suspended”.
Activity Wheel
- A green rotating animation when the RSI is connected to the sensor;
green and stationary when disconnected; red and stationary if there is an error condition.
The remainder of the RSI screen is occupied by one of several tab areas.
The Status Tab
The Status tab gives an overview of the operational state of the system; it contains the
following fields and control buttons:
Connected State
- Whether the RSI is “Connected” to the sensor or “Disconnected”.
Sensor Address
- Ethernet IP address of the sensor.
Sensor State
- “Running” or “ Suspended” when the RSI is connected; “Unknown”
when not connected.
Suspend/Resume
- Allows the sensor to be suspended when running or resumed
when suspended; enabled only when the RSI is In Command. Displays “---” when not
connected.
Sensor Type
- “RS24” if the RS24 Service Interface is connected to a sensor or empty if
not yet connected.
Last Time Feedback Received
- In hh:mm:ss format; updated once per second. Blank
when the RSI is not connected.
Reboot Sensor
- Triggers a reboot of the sensor. Enabled only when the RSI is in
command mode.
Set Sensor Time
- Sets sensor time to match client PC time.
Configuring the RS24 System
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