Cisco 6585 Quick Reference Manual

Model 6585 Handheld Controller Quick Reference Guide

Overview

Scope of this guide

This guide contains the following topics.

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Operating the Handheld Controller 4

Program Mode 5

Introduction

The Model 6585 Handheld Controller is a portable terminal. It is used in the field to
enter the transponder ID into the Status Monitoring System. It also checks the alarm
status of a transponder and monitors analog channels, controls, and switches.

Note: The handheld controller does not contain any stored transponder data.

Overview, Continued

Handheld controller display and keypad

The handheld controller has a 20-key keypad and a two line by 16 character backlit
LCD. The first line is known as the previous active line and the second line is known
as the active data entry line.

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Overview, Continued

Keypad functions

The following table describes the handheld controller’s function keys.

Note: When the active data entry line displays the prompt, use the keys shown
below in the table to enter the data.

Key Function

0 – 9 Digit keys for data entry.



Accepts data entry or displays a lower menu level.

ENTER



Cancels data entry or displays a higher menu level.

EXIT







Scrolls down a menu list.

Scrolls up a menu list.

Increases channel number.

Decreases channel number.

ENTER Accepts data entry on the current display line.

CLEAR Clears the current data entry.

YES/1 Selects YES at a YES/NO prompt or LOW at a LOW/HIGH

prompt.

NO/0 Selects NO at a YES/NO prompt or HIGH at a LOW/HIGH

prompt.

•

Displays the ID Number prompt.

+/- Not used.

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Operating the Handheld Controller

Mode of operation

The Model 6585 Handheld Controller is powered by a transponder. To operate the
handheld controller it must be connected to a transponder via the 9-pin cable.

The handheld controller operates in two modes: the Program Mode and the
Terminal Mode. The Program Mode enables you to test the handheld controller and
change its operating characteristics. The Terminal Mode enables you to use the
handheld controller as a terminal to enter data into the transponder.

Note: This Quick Reference Guide provides information about the Model 6585
Handheld Controller during operation in the Program Mode.

To enter the… You have to…

Program Mode hold down the CLEAR key on handheld controller

for three seconds.

Terminal Mode

plug the controller into the transponder.

Note: Follow the instructions given in the specific
Transponder Installation and Operating Guide.

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Program Mode

Program mode menu configuration

The menu configuration below illustrates how the handheld controller keypad
functions operate in the Progam Mode.

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Note: It is not user changeable.

option has to be followed by pressing

Note: It also enables you to return to the Terminal Mode.

Program Mode, Continued

Initial menu items

The Program Mode allows you to test the handheld controller and change its
operating characteristics. The table below describes the initial menu items and
explains their functions.

Primary Menu Items Function

Date Code Displays the firmware version of the handheld controller.

Backlight The YES or NO option enables you to turn the backlight on

Install and Test Points to the Setup or Test menu.

or off.
Note: The YES or NO

ENTER.

Quit This function can be used after you have finished setting

up and testing the handheld controller.

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Program Mode, Continued

Secondary menu items

The table below indicates the functions you can perform when you are in the Setup
phase.

Secondary

Function

Menu Item

Setup It enables you to change the following operating characteristics of

the handheld controller.

Erase Memory Sets the handheld controller to default

setting in Program Mode. It also erases
the EEPROM memory.

Note: The EEPROM memory contains
the operating characteristics of the
handheld controller.

Baud Rate Sets the communication baud rate

within the range of 300 to 9600 baud.

Note: The current version will function
with the default value of 300 baud.

Parity The YES/NO option is not suppported

at this time.

Echo The YES/NO option is not suppported

at this time.

Key Beep The YES/NO option is not suppported

at this time.

Keyboard Setup Enables you to change the keyboard

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Note: This function is not used with the
Status Monitoring System.

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The YES/NO option tests the RAM

The YES/NO option executes a check

The YES/NO option erases and rewrites

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Program Mode, Continued

Testing phase

The table below indicates the functions you can perform when you are in the Test
phase.

Secondary

Menu Item

Test This phase allows you to test the following characteristics of the

Compliance criteria

handheld controller.

Test RAM

Test ROM

Test EEPROM

Function

which is a small part of U113.

Note: The result is indicated by
PASS/FAIL.

test on the EPROM (U108).

Note: The result is indicated by
PASS/FAIL.

each word on the EEPROM (U108).

Note: The result is indicated by
PASS/FAIL.

The handheld controller may display unrecognizable characters due to an
electrostatic discharge (ESD) event, especially a discharge on the top part where the
interface cable is connected. The user should disconnect and reinsert the interface
cable from the equipment that is being accessed. This resets the handheld controller
so that it may resume its function.

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