Crest Audio NEXSYS - VERSION 3.0, Руководство пользователя программного обеспечения

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NexSys v. 3.0 Crest Audio Inc.
Other setup parameters include saving the Event Schedule by selecting:
File | Save As...
from the pull down menus, and then defining the desired file name.
You can also define the event scheduler to always be the top window on the desktop by
selecting:
Options | Always On Top
This will place the event monitor window on top no matter which window is active at the
time.
In order to ensure that scheduled events take place as desired, the correct date and time must
be properly set on the computer, the desired NexSys Plan must be available on the hard disk
and the scheduler software must be open and operating. The scheduler will not perform
automated functions if the software program is not operating.
13.2 Report Modes
One of the nice features of the Event Scheduler is the ability to report when there is a prob-
lem. For example, you could have the system setup so that if a fault message is generated,
the event scheduler may execute another program that will automatically dial a modem and
send out a message to the pager number of the system operator. Another option would be to
send out a MIDI command to a MIDI capable piece of equipment that will issue an audible
alert for the system operator. There are almost an infinite number of possibilities that can be
setup and executed.
13.3 Example Application
We will take the example of running a Load Monitor impedance test once a week to ensure
proper operation of all speaker lines. First load the target Plan with *.nx file extension. Then
open a Define Event window by selecting New in the event scheduler window. This will dis-
play a new event window.
We must Name the event... in this case we will choose "Weekly Load Monitor." Activate
the name window and type in the corresponding name.
Next we need to define when the event will take place. In this case, we will choose Time in
the On/At window by clicking on the down arrow and click on Time. This will display
another window requiring you to select the day and time for the event to take place. Note
the units of entry for each window. Type in the day and time you first wish the event to take
place. In our example we will choose the next Sunday morning date and the time of
00:01:00 to begin the Load Monitor sweeps at one minute after midnight.
Next we will define what the event is to Do by selecting the down arrow key and selecting
Load Monitor.
Next we need to define what Devices we want to test. From the To window down arrow,
select group. This will give us the option of selecting a logical group or the entire Plan. For
this example we will choose Plan Inventory to sweep all amplifiers. Note that all groups
defined can be accessed by clicking on the down arrow key in the Choose Group window.
Now we must define the Frequency with which we wish our event to take place. In this case,
we will select the down arrow that will display all alternatives for this command item and
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