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9.   Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

After the APS-8M has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file.  Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.

Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other APS-8M units.  This allows rapid set-up when several units will be configured with the same parameters, providing that all units are using the same
APS-8M firmware version.

The “Save Parameters” procedure can be performed from any communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal, ProComm, Crosstalk, etc.), that allows downloading of ASCII files.



9.1.   Sending Parameters to a File

  1. Start your communications program and access the APS command mode. If the password prompt is displayed, enter a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

  2. When the APS command prompt appears, type /U and press [Enter]. The APS will prompt you to configure your communications program to receive an ASCII download.

      1. Set your communications program to receive an ASCII format download, and the specify a name for a file that will receive the saved parameters (e.g. APS8M.PAR).

      2. Disable the Line Wrap function for your terminal emulation program. This will prevent command lines from being broken in two during transmission.

  3. When the communications program is ready to receive the file, return to the APS-8M's Save Parameter File menu, and press [Enter] to proceed with the download. APS-8M parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the file specified in Step 2 above.

  4. The APS-8M will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the currently selected APS parameters. The last line of the file should end with a “/G-00” command. When the download is complete, press [Enter] to return to the "APS>" command prompt.



9.2.   Restoring Saved Parameters

This section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send stored parameters to the APS.

  1. Start your communications program and access the APS command mode; if the password prompt is displayed, enter a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

  2. Configure your communications program to upload an ASCII text file.

  3. Upload the ASCII text file with the saved APS parameters. If necessary, key in the file name and directory path.

  4. Your communications program will send the specified ASCII text file to the APS-8M. When the communications program is finished with the upload, make certain to terminate the Upload mode.

    5. Note: If the APS detects an error in the parameters file, it will respond with the “Invalid Parameter” message. If an error message is received, carefully check the contents of the parameters file, correct the problem, and then repeat the upload procedure.

  5. If the parameter upload procedure is successful, the APS will send a confirmation message, and then return to the "APS>" command prompt. Type /S and press [Enter], the APS Status Screen will be displayed. Check the Status Screen to make certain the unit has been configured with the saved parameters.