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ServiceOn

Modular Service PC

Version 2

Reference Work

AN 00111477

MRN 1.1, 01/2001


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OPEN NSÜ network management system rebranded as ServiceOn Access

Marconi’s recent rebranding campaign within the Network Management division givescustomers a more integrated view of the company’s equipment and management systemsolutions. The rebranded network management systems will now appear under the common

banner of "ServiceOn" with an appended name depending on the main area of application. Accordingly, Marconi's OPEN NSÜ network management system will now be known as"ServiceOn Access".

Because of the extent of supporting material affected by the rebranding, both the old and thenew product name may coexist during a transitional period. The rebranding process will becompleted with the release of ServiceOn Access v6.0. We apologize for any inconvenience thatthis process may cause to our customers.

Hinweis für die Verwendung der Handbücher!

Nicht jedes installierte System besitzt zwangsläufig die volle Funktionalität und den Zugriffauf alle Netzobjekte. Dies ist im Einzelfall abhängig von der erworbenen Lizenz und derFunktionalität der physikalischen Geräte. Zusätzlich kann das System durchkundenspezifische Erweiterungen und Anpassungen von der vorliegenden Beschreibungabweichen.

Important Note on using the Operator ManualNot every installed system may be expected to furnish the full scope of system functions andfeatures, and/or provide unimpeded access to all network objects within a particular network.The determining factor for the functions available in each individual system installation is theextent of the license that was purchased.It is also instructive to note that customer-specific extensions and adaptations may cause somefeatures and functions of the installed system to deviate from the standard descriptions,illustrations and diagrams appearing in the various volumes of the Operator Manual.

Marconi Communications Software Systems GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 12 20D-71502 BacknangTelefon (07191) 13-4777Copyright 2001 by Marconi Communications Software Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Änderungen vorbehalten . Gedruckt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Marconi Communications Software Systems GmbH & Co. KGP.O. Box 12 20D-71502 BacknangTelephone +49 (7191) 13-4777Copyright 2001 by Marconi Communications Software Systems GmbH & Co. KGSpecifications subject to change . Printed in Germany


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Contents1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Structure of SISA protocol ................................................................................................1-2

1.2 Structure of a SISA network with MSP interface ..............................................................1-31.3 Addressing network elements...........................................................................................1-4

1.4 General structure of MSP program group ........................................................................1-5

1.4.1 SISA Network Driver .................................................................................................1-6

1.4.2 SISA Network Manager.............................................................................................1-6

1.4.3 Device applications ...................................................................................................1-6

2 Hardware and Software Requirements...................................................................................2-1

2.1 Hardware ..........................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Software............................................................................................................................2-1

3 Program Operation, Installation & Startup .............................................................................3-1

3.1 Operation ..........................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 General information on online Help...........................................................................3-2

3.2 Installation.........................................................................................................................3-3

3.3 Starting the program .........................................................................................................3-5

4 SISA Network Driver .................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Port Information ................................................................................................................4-2

4.2 Port Configuration.............................................................................................................4-4

4.3 Statistics............................................................................................................................4-5

5 SISA Network Manager.............................................................................................................5-1

5.1 SISA Network Manager error messages ..........................................................................5-15.2 Main window description and functionality........................................................................5-3

5.2.1 SISA address ............................................................................................................5-5

5.3 SISA Network Manager menu commands .......................................................................5-6

5.3.1 Update.......................................................................................................................5-6

5.3.2 Device Error Message Box .......................................................................................5-6

5.3.3 Device Error Log File ................................................................................................5-6

5.3.4 Monitor ......................................................................................................................5-6

5.3.5 Online Mode..............................................................................................................5-6

5.3.6 Exit ............................................................................................................................5-7

5.4 Execute menu commands ................................................................................................5-8

5.4.1 AccessMode..............................................................................................................5-8

5.4.2 By Address... .............................................................................................................5-9

5.4.3 Offline applications....................................................................................................5-9

5.5 Options menu commands.................................................................................................5-10

5.5.1 Execute Without Confirm ..........................................................................................5-10

5.5.2 Device Error Messages.............................................................................................5-11

5.5.3 Display Location Information.....................................................................................5-12

5.5.4 Font ...........................................................................................................................5-13

5.5.5 Timeout .....................................................................................................................5-14


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5.5.6 Time Zone .................................................................................................................5-15

5.6 Help menu commands......................................................................................................5-16

5.6.1 Contents....................................................................................................................5-16

5.6.2 Search.......................................................................................................................5-16

5.6.3 About.........................................................................................................................5-165.7 Execute Without Confirm ..................................................................................................5-17

5.8 MSP with password protection..........................................................................................5-19

5.8.1 User administration - System administration.............................................................5-19

5.8.2 Changing the password - Normal user......................................................................5-21

6 Logfile.........................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Logfile main window..........................................................................................................6-1

6.2 File menu commands .......................................................................................................6-2

6.2.1 Open..........................................................................................................................6-2

6.2.2 Save As... ..................................................................................................................6-26.2.3 Exit ............................................................................................................................6-2

7 SISA Monitor..............................................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 SISA Network Manager Monitor main window description ...............................................7-2

7.2.1 Monitor main window - Network Manager.................................................................7-2

7.2.2 Monitor main window, Universal Device Application (UGA)......................................7-4

7.3 Commands in the Log menu.............................................................................................7-5

7.3.1 Clear..........................................................................................................................7-5

7.3.2 Open..........................................................................................................................7-5

7.3.3 Save ..........................................................................................................................7-57.3.4 Save As... ..................................................................................................................7-5

7.3.5 Suspend....................................................................................................................7-5


7.4.1 Device... ....................................................................................................................7-6

7.4.2 Information Type... ....................................................................................................7-8

7.4.3 View ..........................................................................................................................7-9

7.4.4 Save... .......................................................................................................................7-11

7.4.5 Font... ........................................................................................................................7-12

8 Offline Applications ..................................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Main window description ...................................................................................................8-1


8.2.1 Select... .....................................................................................................................8-2

8.2.2 Close.........................................................................................................................8-3

8.3 Window menu commands ................................................................................................8-4

8.3.1 Tile.............................................................................................................................8-4

8.3.2 Cascade....................................................................................................................8-4

8.3.3 Arrange Icons............................................................................................................8-4

8.3.4 List of manufacturers.................................................................................................8-4

8.4 SISA Network Manager Offline Execute dialog box..........................................................8-5


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9 Universal Device Application (UGA) .......................................................................................9-1

9.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Message files....................................................................................................................9-2

9.2.1 Selections via mouse action......................................................................................9-3

9.2.2 Selections via keyboard traversal .............................................................................9-3

9.3 Universal Device Application (UGA) main window ...........................................................9-4


9.4.1 New...........................................................................................................................9-5

9.4.2 Open... ......................................................................................................................9-5

9.4.3 Save..........................................................................................................................9-5

9.4.4 Save As... ..................................................................................................................9-5

9.4.5 Monitor ......................................................................................................................9-5

9.4.6 Online Mode..............................................................................................................9-6

9.4.7 List of files used ........................................................................................................9-69.5 Section menu commands .................................................................................................9-7

9.5.1 Create... ....................................................................................................................9-7

9.5.2 Rename.....................................................................................................................9-8

9.5.3 Delete........................................................................................................................9-9

9.5.4 Tile ............................................................................................................................9-10

9.5.5 Cascade....................................................................................................................9-10

9.5.6 Arrange Icons............................................................................................................9-10

9.5.7 List of sections ..........................................................................................................9-10

9.6 Message menu commands ..............................................................................................9-11

9.6.1 Message input formats..............................................................................................9-119.6.2 Create Message........................................................................................................9-11

9.6.3 Edit message... .........................................................................................................9-13

9.6.4 Send message ..........................................................................................................9-14

9.6.5 Create Comment.......................................................................................................9-14

9.6.6 Edit Comment ...........................................................................................................9-15

9.6.7 Cut.............................................................................................................................9-16

9.6.8 Copy..........................................................................................................................9-16

9.6.9 Paste.........................................................................................................................9-16

9.6.10 Append......................................................................................................................9-16

9.6.11 Delete........................................................................................................................9-16

9.6.12 Undo..........................................................................................................................9-16


9.7.1 Device... ....................................................................................................................9-17

9.7.2 Message Delay..........................................................................................................9-19

9.7.3 Show Message Contents ..........................................................................................9-20

9.7.4 Font... ........................................................................................................................9-20

10 Device Applications..................................................................................................................10-1

10.1 Miscellaneous information ................................................................................................10-2

10.1.1 Overview of operating elements for device applications...........................................10-2


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10.1.2 General online Help information................................................................................10-2

10.2 Device Overview operating level.......................................................................................10-3

10.2.1 Function groups and function units ...........................................................................10-4

10.2.2 Device overview title..................................................................................................10-5

10.2.3 Device Overview menus............................................................................................10-610.2.4 Device Overview toolbar ...........................................................................................10-17

10.3 Function Group operating level.........................................................................................10-19

10.3.1 Function group title....................................................................................................10-19

10.3.2 Function Group menu ...............................................................................................10-20

10.3.3 Function Group toolbar..............................................................................................10-21

10.4 Function Unit operating level.............................................................................................10-22

10.4.1 Function Unit title.......................................................................................................10-22

10.4.2 Function Unit menu ...................................................................................................10-23

10.4.3 Function Unit toolbar .................................................................................................10-2810.5 Information Unit operating level ........................................................................................10-29

10.5.1 Information Unit title ..................................................................................................10-29

10.5.2 Abbreviations for information units............................................................................10-30

10.5.3 Information Unit menus .............................................................................................10-31

10.5.4 Information Unit toolbar.............................................................................................10-33

10.5.5 List of Information Units ............................................................................................10-35

10.5.6 Description of information units.................................................................................10-36

10.6 MSP messages.................................................................................................................10-53


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1 Introduction

The Modular Service PC (MSP) program contains the functions for

• startup

• fault localization, and

• troubleshooting

for communications equipment (network elements) operated in SISA networks. The programruns under MS Windows on any PC which meets the hardware and software requirementsdescribed in Section 1.

Equipped with the Modular Service PC program, the PC can be connected by means of itsserial V.24 port to the SISA network (SISA-K) as well as directly to any network element if it isfitted with a PC socket. All that is required for connection is a 3-conductor 1-to-1 cable fittedwith 9-pinD connectors.

The MSP records the entire message traffic at this interface. In addition, the networkelements (NEs) can be configured by actively sending SISA messages.

The MSP is an easy-to-operate system. The MSP software was designed so that a basicsystem (including Universal Device Application) is initially required for each MSP. Additionaldevice applications are required for the network element types contained in thecommunications network. The following are available for the network element typescontained in the communications network:

• basis system

• device applications


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1.1 Structure of SISA protocol

The protocol stack of the SISA PC interface in the connected device (e.g., in SISA-K)complies with the OSI (Open System Interconnection) layer model. A V.28/V.24 interface isused as the physical layer.

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Application protocol (AWP01) 7

Layers 4 to 6 are not used.

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HDLC(Multidrop)

HDLC (NRM, point-to-point operation) HDLCwith TC

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1.2 Structure of a SISA network with MSP interface

The figure below shows an example of how the MSP can be connected to an existing SISAnetwork by means of a V.28 / V.24 interface (OSI layer 1).

NE30

Port d

Addr. 4a/30e

AWP01 V.28/V.24

AWP01 VMP01

Layer 3

AWP01

NE1

Port d

Port f

Addr. 4a/1e

. . .

. . .

MSP

QD2int bus

Port e

Port d

Adr. 4e

Port a

SISA-K

Other connection

options

HDLC

Layer 2

Port f

Port e

Port f

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1.3 Addressing network elements

The network management system requires unambiguous addresses in order to address eachof the network elements in the SISA network. The addresses are entered and set in thenetwork element when the SISA network is installed. The SISA address is always relative tothe connection point of MSP in the SISA network. Various hierarchy levels are separated by aslash (/). The syntax is described in Section 5.2, sub-section "SISA address".

The figure below shows an example of the addressing scheme in a SISA network.

MSP

MSP

Local communication network(LCN)

QD2 bus (RS 485)

QD2 bus (RS 485)

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

Addr. 4a/1e Addr. 4a/2e Addr. 4a/3e Addr. 4a/4e

Addr. 4a/1a/1e Addr. 4a/1a/2e Addr. 4a/1a/3e

Rack concen-

trator

SISA-K ASA

SISA-K (V) SISA-V

FlexPlex LMP3 FlexPlex XMP1

SISA-0

SISA-0

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FlexPlex LMP3

Operations

System

Network access

SISA-K

SISAconcentrator

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1.4 General structure of MSP program group

The Modular Service PC (MSP) program group consists of a kernel system and one orseveral device application(s). The kernel system operates independently of the device. Aseparate device application is required for each of the monitored devices (network elements).The device applications are available either directly from Marconi or from the respectivedevice manufacturers.

V.24

interface

Device applications

SISA-K XQI ........ ........

SISANetwork Manager

SISA Network Driver

SISA-K

OSI layer

1 + 2

OSI layer 3

OSI layer 7

MSP Program Group

Kernel system

The modular Service PC program group is composed of the following (see above):• Kernel system

- SISA Network Driver

- SISA Network Manager

• Device application(s)


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1.4.1 SISA Network Driver

The SISA Network Driver is used for communicating with a SISA-K or another networkelement equipped with the service PC socket. It implements the OSI layer 2 and sets up aconnection between the SISA Network Manager and the network element.

The SISA Network Driver complies with the SISA Specification1), based on an HDLCprocedure for the asynchronous serial port, and represents a point-to-point link at amaximum transmission speed of 38,400 bps.

1.4.2 SISA Network Manager

The SISA Network Manager is responsible for "moving" through the SISA network via thenetwork nodes (SISA-K), and for starting and managing the device application(s). It forms thelink between the protocol and device application (OSI layer 3) 2). In addition, it has a monitorfunction for observing the entire message traffic by PC.

1.4.3 Device applications

The device applications are responsible for request handling, status management andcontrolling the relevant devices or network elements (OSI layer 7) 3). The device applicationalso performs file operations and printouts. Communication with the devices occurs via theSISA Network Manager (OSI layer 3) 2).

The layout of the device applications is based on the logical model of the network element,described in the information model related to the network element4).

1) SISA Specification, Part 3: Data transmission protocol as per HDLC2) SISA Specification, Part 4: Network protocol VMP013) SISA Specification, Part 5: Application protocol AWP014)

SISA Specification, Part 6: Information models


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2 Hardware and Software Requirements

2.1 HardwareBasic requirement is an IBM-compatible laptop or PC, equipped as follows:

• CPU, min. 486 DX running at 66 MHz

• Min. 16 MB RAM

• Free serial V.24 port for connection to SISA network (RS-232)

• Parallel port for printer and, if applicable, a software protection device (dongle)

• Pointing device (mouse, trackball, pen)

• Min. 10 MB free memory on hard disk for basic system; approx. 1 MB additional memoryfor each installed device application

• 3.5" floppy disk drive

• Monitor (color or monochrome, min. 16 gray levels) with VGA standard(640 x 480), recommended: Super VGA (1024 x 786)

• As required, printer and MS Windows printer driver

• Connecting cable between MSP and SISA network, comprising:

- 3-conductor cable, 1-to-1 connection (pins 2, 3 and 5)

- 2 pcs 9-pin D connectors (1 x male and 1x female or 2 x female)

2.2 Software

The basic equipment level comprises the following software packages:

• MS DOS 3.3 or higher

• MS Windows 3.1x or MS Windows 95


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3 Program Operation, Installation & Startup

The SISA Network Manager and the SISA Network Driver together form the kernel systemwhich handles data transfer between the device applications in the MSP and devices in the

SISA network. If a physical device is assigned to a device application, the application isstarted by the SISA Network Manager in online mode.

If there is no connection to the SISA network, device applications can only be started in off-line mode. In this status, the user can set configuration parameters independently of thephysical connection to an assigned device, load parameters from file or save to file.

When a connection is set up between the PC and the assigned network element, deviceapplications can be started in online mode. In this status, it is possible to operate devicesdirectly from the MSP.

With network nodes, the SISA Network Manager detects the connected devices and placesthem in separate lists. Depending on whether the entity is a network node or a terminaldevice, either a new level is displayed after selecting a list entry or the device application is

started for the terminal device.

3.1 Operation

The Modular Service PC (MSP) uses the Microsoft Windows ("MS Windows")graphical userinterface. To operate the MSP, the user must be familiar and able to handle the mainfunctions of menus and windows in MS Windows.

The MSP windows are designed so that the user can select all the available functions frommenus in the top menu bar and their submenus. If submenus are displayed dimmed (grey),they are not currently available. Activated submenus are indicated by a check mark "√".Clicking this submenu causes the check mark to disappear and the function to be

deactivated.Each of the windows opened by MSP can be moved, resized and closed using familiarMS Windows commands.

User inputs are confirmed using the OK, Execute, Change or Apply action buttons or can beinterrupted via Cancel or Abort.

Selected or precisely defined data, e.g., new incoming alarms, processed alarms andmessages or error messages occurring during device operation are acknowledged using theAcknowledge button.

Error messages occurring during device operation can be deleted by choosing the Deletebutton.

A Help function is integrated in each window and contains explanations for each possibleinput.

The following operating manual does not contain an explanation of standardizedMS Windows functions (e.g., OK, Help, etc.).


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3.1.1 General information on online Help

The online Help contains Help topics, SISA Network Manager windows and commands in alist of contents. The online Help provides information on each of the screens and menuoptions.

In the list of contents, the user can double-click on terms displayed in green to obtain furtherdetails or explanations. There is a browse option as well as cross-references as usual withthe online Help of any standardized MS Windows application.


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3.2 Installation

Install using the setup program supplied on the program disks. Proceed as follows:

• Start MS Windows.

• Insert disk 1 into the disk drive.

• Start the installation using Run from the File menu of the Program Manager:

Input: a:\setup

• For complete installation, DO NOT change the setting and choose the Continue button.

Note: In the current version, the user cannot install the software on any other drive than C:.

Instead of using the «Run» command from the File menu, start the setup from the MSWindows File Manager:

• Start the MS Windows File Manager.

• Select drive A:

• Double-click on the setup.exe file.

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The next message box appears when the Install button is selected.

When installation is complete, the message box below appears.

After choosing the OK button, the SISA setup creates the SISA-MSP program group icons inthe MS Windows Program Manager:

• SISA Network

• Network Manager


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3.3 Starting the program

On completion of the installation, a program group called SISA-MSP is displayed in the MSWindows Program Manager. The program group consists of two programs: the SISANetwork (SISA Network Driver) and the Network Manager (SISA Network Manager).

The SISA Network and SISA Network Manager programs were separated since it is possibleto execute functions in offline mode using the SISA Network Manager without starting theSISA Network Driver.

Start the kernel program by double-clicking on the corresponding icons in the following order:

• 1. Start the SISA Network Driver. The icon for the SISA Network Manager driver appears.

• 2. Start the SISA Network Manager. First the Welcome Box appears. It shows the status and the software version.Depending on the customer version, a different company logo may appear here.


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For the MSP version with password protection, the user name and user password will also berequired.

Name

Text box for user name.

Password

Text box for user password. For security reasons each character appears as an asterisk (*).

OK

Loads and checks the user name and password. If the user possesses access rights, theSISA Network Manager is activated in the appropriate mode.

After choosing the Continue or the OK button, the SISA Network Manager main windowappears.

The SISA-MSP attempts to set up a connection with the SISA network. The Network Drivericon appears as a "Parking" symbol.

If a connection exists between the MSP and the network element, the "Parking" symbolchanges to a "Traffic Circle" symbol.

Both symbols indicate the interface used by the MSP to establish the connection.

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4.1 Port Information

This window contains the configuration parameters for the serial ports. A maximum of 8 COMports is supported.

The following parameters are available:

I/O Driver

Displays the name of the current MS Windows device driver supporting the serial port. Thisdisplay is intended for later extensions and is of no relevance for real operation.

Baud rate

Shows the baud rate for the selected port. The following baud rates are supported:

• 9600 baud

• 19200 baud

• 38400 baud

Note: To establish a connection with the SISA network,the baud rate must be set correctly.

Parity

Displays parity setting for the selected port. The following parity parameters are supported:

• none

• even

• odd

Note: The mediation devices of the SISA network require even parity. The connection toSISA network depends on these settings. For this reason, the user cannot changethe parity setting via the user interface.


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4.2 Port Configuration

This window contains the configuration parameters for the serial ports. A maximum of 8 COMports are supported. The user can also choose automatic selection, which automatically usesthe first free interface available.

Note: The automatic selection can cause problems if the PC is used with varioushardware connected (causing the MSP interface to change).

Selection of the actual port is done by clicking the appropriate button for the COMx port withmouse or keyboard.

Settings

The settings for the connection between Modular Service PC (MSP) and the SISA networkcan vary. The only parameters that can currently be manipulated by the user is the baud rate.Selection of 9600 Baud, 19200 Baud or 38400 Baud is possible.

Using the buttons, the user can select the following actions:

• OK

• Cancel

• Help


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Retries

This counter indicates the number of retries necessary due to incorrect responses of thepartner. A large number of such retries indicates a fault in the connection or in the SISAnetwork itself.

Protocol Faults

Thos counter displays the number of protocol errors. An even number of protocol errorsindicates a defect in the SISA network.

Connection Faults

This counter displays the number of connection faults. This means all hardware orientedfaults detected by the SISA Network Driver. A high number indicates a hardware fault in thePC or the SISA network.

Internal Fault Mask

This window is used only for support purposes. If the user detects a specific interfacemalfunction, he should pass on this window in conjunction with the other displayedparameters to the Marconi support engineers.

Note: A value unequal to zero for this window does not necessarily mean a faultycondition because other internal status information is also referenced by thiswindow.

The following operating functions area available to the user in the form of buttons in theStatistics window:

Update

This button triggers a snapshot of the current counters out of the SISA Network Driver datastore and redisplays these parameters in the window.

+ (Plus)

Brings up the parameters of the next port to the display (e.g., COM1 → COM2). This functionis for future use only.

- (Minus)

Brings up the parameters of the previous port to the display (e.g., COM2 → COM1). Thisfunction is for future use only.

Reset

This button resets the internal counter in the SISA Network Driver and zeroes the display.The statistical analysis starts again.

Port Info

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5 SISA Network Manager

Using the SISA Network Manager, the user can navigate within the SISA network and set upa connection with the desired network elements.

The subnetwork below the SISA-K connected to the PC can be directly controlled. Allspontaneous alarms are received and processed by this subnetwork.

The user can also browse the network in the ascending direction using the SISA NetworkManager. Here, however, spontaneous messages (events) cannot be received. The usermust then ensure that the displays in the device application are up-to-date (using the«Update» menu command), or by means of the device application (enable polling in Executedialog box - refer to Section 5.7).

Changes to the Polling List at the selected node are displayed. If the network element is nolonger accessible, an appropriate message will appear in a dialog window.

5.1 SISA Network Manager error messagesSISA Network Manager messages and negative network element acknowledgments aredisplayed in a special message window. The window can buffer and display messages. Thecurrent message always appears in the box below the message list. Choose theAcknowledge button to transfer the current message to the message list and close themessage window. If several messages arrive in quick succession, the "older" messages areautomatically acknowledged by the system. Use the Save button to write the error messagesinto a file and Delete to clear all of the error messages from the buffer. All of these messagesare deleted from the SISA Network Manager on transition from online to offline or are deletedwhen the SISA Network Manager is closed. The settings for the filename and the number ofmessages to be buffered are effected in the Display Device Error Messages dialog box.Refer to Section 5.5.2.


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Down list box

This list box presents the assignment at port "a" (= down) of the current network node. If thislist box is empty, this may have the following causes:

• The lowest address level has been reached.

• The SISA Network Manager is in offline mode.

• The MSP is directly connected to the "f" interface of a network element. This means thatthe connection to the network element of the lowest address level is set up via its PCsocket.

If there are more than 30 bus addresses, a horizontal scroll bar will appear in the mainwindow.

If a button is marked with a name, select it. When you select a network node, the next lowernetwork level is displayed; with terminal devices, the corresponding device application isactivated.

Unassigned bus addresses and unaddressable devices are represented by transparent

(desensitized) buttons. These are not selectable.

OSI 3 address

Display box for bus address of currently selected network element.

Location information

This display box is empty if -

• the bus address is unassigned,

• the network element is unaddressable, or if

• the request in the Options menu is turned off.

A question mark appears if -

• the user data request to this selected element is still running, or

• the response to the request cannot be interpreted (see below).

Note : File 1, block 1 of the user data from the SISA-0 of the selected network element isalways requested in order to display location information. If the first character of thisblock is an "@", the data is displayed as valid location information. Otherwise, thedisplay appears with a "?"


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5.3.1 UpdateInitiates a new request and display of the current network node and of the connecteddevices.

5.3.2 Device Error Message Box

Opens or closes the SISA Network Manager Error Messages dialog box (refer to Section5.1).

5.3.3 Device Error Log File

Opens the SISA Network Manager Device Error Log File dialog box. A detailed descriptionappears in Section 1.

5.3.4 Monitor

Opens or closes the SISA Network Manager Monitor. A detailed description appears inSection 1.

5.3.5 Online Mode

Activates or deactivates the connection to the network. When the process starts, anautomatic attempt is made to set up a connection to the network manager. If successful, acheck mark "√" appears next to the option; if the option is reselected, the connection will bereleased.

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Print...

Opens the SISA Network Manager Printer Selection dialog box to display the Polling Listshown.

Printer

The Polling List is printed on the standard processor printer.

File

The standard "Save As..." window is opened. The Polling List is saved in the file that the userhas either selected from a list or whose name he has entered. The contents of a file thatalready exists are overwritten.

Cancel

Printing is aborted.

5.3.6 Exit

Ends the program. In the event that device applications are still logged onto the SISA

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5.4 Execute menu commands

5.4.1 AccessMode

Opens the window SISA Network Manager, AccessMode... to adjust the access mode.

Some special network elements allow the remote access to other devices via the embeddedchannel (ECC). These network elements can be connected without having a QD2 access.The integrated SISA-V can in particular be addressed in this way. This menu commandappears only if the MSP is connected to a network element which supports this function.

AccessMode (local / remote)

Choose the access mode at the device the PC is connected with as well as at a remotedevice. The device functions (QD2 master) or the SISA-V functions (QD2 agent) of thenetwork element can be accessed. To access a remote device, the entry of the remoteaddress is required.

Remote Address

The remote address identifies a remote device. It comprises exactly8 characters (possibly with leading zeroes) and generally the manufacture number.

Apply

The new address mode is accepted if the input syntax is correct. If a network node (SISA-V)is activated, the next lower network level will be displayed. If a terminal device is activated,only the device is shown. The appropriate application can then be started by double-clickingon it.


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5.4.2 By Address...

Opens the SISA Network Manager Start Address dialog box to enter a device address of anetwork element.

Device address

Input box for the address of a network element. For the syntax rules, refer to the sectionentitled "SISA address" in Section5.2.1.

Home

Switches the SISA Network Manager to the local network node to which the MSP isconnected, and closes the dialog box.

Execute

Requests the network element for the specified destination address, and closes the dialogbox. If the response comes from a network node, the SISA Network Manager will switch tothis level; with a terminal device, only the corresponding device application is activated. If thespecified device address does not respond (e.g., incorrect address data), the SISA NetworkManager will wait for a response until the set timeout expires. On expiry of the timeout, anerror message appears.

5.4.3 Offline applications

Turns the "SISA Offline Applications" window on or off. Refer to Section 1 for a detaileddescription.


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5.5 Options menu commands

This menu is extended in MSP versions with password protection. Refer also to Section 5.8.

5.5.1 Execute Without Confirm

If a check mark "√" appears next to this command, device applications will be executed

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5.5.3 Display Location Information

If a check mark "√" appears next to this command, the location information is displayed forthe selected network element (refer to Section 5.25.2).

This display box is empty if -

• the bus address is unassigned,

• the network element is not addressable, or

• the request in the Options menu is turned off.

A question mark appears if -

• the user data request for this selected element is still running, or

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5.5.4 Font

Opens a dialog box to set the font for the button labels in the SISA Network Manager mainwindow.

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5.5.6 Time Zone

Opens a dialog box to determine the difference between local time and the time expressed inUniversal Time Coordinates.

Hours and minutes

These two list boxes enable the user to set the time difference (in hours and minutes)between the local time and the international standard time in Universal Time Coordinates,abbreviated UTC. Inputs with a positive sign indicate that the local time is later than the timein UTC. For Central Europe, for example, the difference is +1 hour CET

1) or +2 hours CEST2).

This time difference is used by device applications to calculate local time (PC time) whendisplaying the date and time (e.g., performance data, date/time). This presumes that alldevices are operated in accordance with UTC. Otherwise, the setting can be 0 (device timeand local time are identical):

Apply

Adopts the time difference setting, and closes the dialog box.

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5.7 Execute Without Confirm

If a check mark "√" does not appear next to this command in the Options menu, the "SISANetwork Manager Online Execute" dialog window will open before the device application is

executed.

Address

This box displays where the selected device is located in the SISA network.

Device (e.g., SISA-K)

This box displays the code numbers for the version and class of the selected device.

Manufacturer (e.g., Marconi)

This box displays the code numbers for the manufacturer and variant of the selected device.

Application

If several applications are available for operating the selected device, select the execute filefrom this drop-down list box. In general, a maximum of three options are available:

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Initialization polling

Alarm information

With this option selected, the alarm information of the device is polled upon starting the

device application.

Configuration

With this option selected, the configuration of the device is polled upon starting the deviceapplication.

User data

With this option selected, the user data is polled upon starting the device.

Operating modes

With this option selected, the operating modes (statuses) are polled upon starting the deviceapplication.

Sampling parameter

With this option selected, the sampling parameters are polled upon starting the deviceapplication.

Polling alarm information

With this option selected, the device application executes a cyclical query of both alarminformation and alarm inhibits from the entire device. The polling time is set device-specificand cannot be changed by the user.

Note: The initialization switch is ignored in device applications earlier than version 2.0.Only the alarm information is polled. Any other data can be requested in theapplication. Depending on the respective device application, cyclical polling ofalarm information may or may not be available.

Device protected

In the device application the settings and functions of network elements that are protectedare defined. The device application sends request messages only.

Execute

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6 Logfile

Use the "Logfile" dialog box to display any device error messages and monitor logs saved. Atthe start of this dialog box, the user is required to select a file to be displayed in a standard

Windows dialog box. The filename extensions "*.log" are available for log files and "*.err" forerror messages.

6.1 Logfile main window

The data corresponds to the display in the error log (refer to Section 5.1) or in the monitor(refer to Section 7.2).


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7.2 SISA Network Manager Monitor main window description

The Monitor main window can display different information depending on whether thenetwork manager monitor is started by the network manager or from within a Universal

Device Application (UGA). (For more information on the UGA, refer to Section 0).

7.2.1 Monitor main window - Network Manager

Title bar

This description is determined by the application that caused the monitor window to beopened. The title appears in angle brackets if logging is suspended.

Administration information

This line displays the date, time, message type, application function, function group anddevice ID for an outgoing message. All data is optional except for the direction arrow.


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7.2.2 Monitor main window, Universal Device Application (UGA)

Management informationAddress path (only network manager)

Device address and message header

User data

Title bar, administration information and user data

See the Monitor main window – Network Manager, Section 7.2.1

Comment

Comments entered in a UGA section are output on the monitor if they were marked when thedata were sent from the UGA.

Message

The job number specified by the UGA and the short description of the message entered inthe UGA section.

Device address and message header

This optional line displays the device address and message header. The address shown isthe one that was requested when the monitor was connected.

Note: Because the Network Manager features ist own message management system, the job number displayed in the UGA monitor is usually different to that displayed in theNetwork Manager monitor.


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7.4.1 Device...

A window appears when this menu command is invoked. The window that appears in thenetwork manager is different to that shown in the Universal Device Application.

7.4.1.1 Device... (Network Manager)

If monitor was invoked by the SISA Network Manager, the dialog window shown below isdisplayed. It enables selective logging by specifying a manufacturer, a device and/or a deviceaddress.

Manufacturer

If a manufacturer is selected from this drop-down list box, only the messages relating to thismanufacturer will be logged.

Device

If a device name is selected from this drop-down list box, only the messages affecting thisdevice will be logged.

Address

If an address is entered, only the messages affecting this address will be logged.

Apply

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7.4.1.2 Device... (Universal Device Application)

In the case of a device application, the parameters mentioned above are not user-definable.A dialog box is displayed showing information on the physical device concerned, e.g.,:


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7.4.2 Information Type...

Opens the SISA Network Manager Monitor Information Type dialog box.

Message type

Select the message type from this list box. If all entries are selected, there are no displayrestrictions. Otherwise, only the selected messages are logged. (For the selection, refer toalso Sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2)

Application function

Select the application function(s) from this list box. If all entries are selected, the applicationfunction is not restricted. Otherwise, only the selected messages are logged. (For theselection, refer to also Sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2)

All information types

Marks all message types and application functions.

No information type

Removes markings from all message types and application functions.

Apply

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7.4.3 View ...

Opens the SISA Network Manager Monitor View dialog box.

Date

When this check box is selected, the date is logged.

Time

When this check box is selected, the time is logged.

Information type

When this check box is selected, the message type and application function are logged intext form.

Function groupWhen this check box is selected, the function group is also logged in text form.

Device label

When this check box is selected, the manufacturer and device name are logged in text form.

Network path

When this check box is selected, the network path is logged. Available only if the monitor isstarted from within the SISA Network Manager. Otherwise, the menu command is disabled.


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8.2 File menu commands

8.2.1 Select...

The "Device Selection" dialog box is opened.

Device classes

To facilitate a more precise means of device selection, this list box can be limited by deviceclasses. Depending on the selection, only appropriate devices are displayed in the "Devices"list box. (For details on selecting, see also Sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2).

Devices

This list box contains only devices belonging to the classes selected in the "Device Classes"list box. It provides another method of limiting device selection. If at least one device isselected, the Apply button will be available. (For details on selecting, see also Sections 9.2.1and 9.2.2)

Apply

After selecting the Apply button, the "SISA Network Manager Offline Applications" mainwindow appears. The work area of this window contains an icon for each manufacturer thatprovides applications for the selected devices. When the group window of a manufacturer isopened, the icons representing the device applications of the selected devices appear. Thewindow then closes.


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All Devices

After choosing this button, the work area is refilled without limitation in terms of deviceclasses. A group box appears for each manufacturer to whom devices are assigned. Thedialog box then closes.

8.2.2 Close

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8.3 Window menu commands

8.3.1 Tile

Arranges the open windows next to each other so that they can all be viewed at the sametime.

8.3.2 Cascade

Arranges the opened windows in a stack, so that only the title bar of each window is visible.

8.3.3 Arrange Icons

Arranges all the manufacturer icons side by side.

8.3.4 List of manufacturers

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9 Universal Device Application (UGA)

The universal device application comprises low-level device operation. To utilize the UGA, itis mandatory that the user possesses detailed knowledge of the SISA Specification, Part 5:

Application Protocol AWP01, and SISA Specification, Part 6: Information Models.

9.1 Introduction

Core System

UGA

message file

NetworkManager

NetworkDriver

Network Element

Because it is not required that a specific application be available for each device in the SISAnetwork, one application is needed that is capable of operating devices of any type, made byany manufacturer; this is the so-called universal device application, its German-languageabbreviation being UGA.

Unlike specific applications, the UGA cannot facilitate operation at the logic level. The user isrequired to create messages himself (or complete existing messages) in order to send themto the device. Messages received from the device messages are only recorded and saved tofile as required.

The UGA provides true operator comfort when creating commands and requests. They canbe created individually and sent directly to the device, or saved to message files that aredivided into sections. Messages are not saved for specific devices and are thereforereusable.


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9.2 Message files

The message files used by the UGA comprise structured text files. In order to identify files ofthis type, ".UGA" is used as the filename extension.

To generate a message file, select the «New» command from the File menu. After creating asection by using «Create» from the Section menu, the commands from the Message menuare available.

There are several options for opening existing message files.

File menu

Select a file from the list of available files or select the «Open» command (refer to Section9.4).

File Manager

Start the UGA by using the name of a message file as an argument list (typically by means ofa file link from the File Manager), or by Drag & Drop-transferring a message file from the FileManager to the UGA main window.

In response to newly selecting a file that is already open, it will first close, then reopen.

Changes to the current message file are saved using the «Save» command from the Filemenu. The «Save As» command opens a new or existing file for saving changes. Theoriginal file remains unchanged by this procedure.

If there are changes to a new "unnamed" or an open file, the system will display a securityquery, enquiring whether or not the user wishes to save the changes made to the file beforeclosing.


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9.2.1 Selections via mouse action

The mouse can be used to select a message or a group of messages. Before selectingmessages, they must first be displayed in the list box of the current section.

Selecting a message

Click the list entry.

Selecting two or more adjacent messages

Click the first entry to be selected with the left mouse button. Next, hold down the mousebutton and drag the mouse pointer to the last entry in the group to be selected.

Selecting two or more non-adjacent messages

Hold down the CTRL key and click the desired entry with the left mouse button. If you click

the selected entry again, the highlight will be cancelled.

9.2.2 Selections via keyboard traversal

You can also use the keyboard to select a message or a group of messages. Beforeselecting messages, they must first be displayed in the list of the current section.

Selecting a message

Select a list entry using the cursor keys or by typing the first letter of the entry on thekeyboard.

Selecting two or more adjacent messages

Select the first entry as described above. Hold down the SHIFT key and select the remainingentries in the group by using the cursor keys.

Selecting two or more non-adjacent messages

Select the first list entry, followed by pressing SHIFT+[F8] key combination, and release bothkeys. The bar cursor starts to flash. Then, using the cursor keys, move the bar cursor to thenext desired list entry, followed by pressing SPACE. Press SPACE again to cancel thehighlight on a selected item.

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9.3 Universal Device Application (UGA) main window

Title bar (e.g., SISA-K 18e)

The title bar displays the operating mode of the application. The operating mode is defined bythe argument list when the UGA is started.

1. If the application has been started from within the Network Manager in online mode,the application will have the Device Name Device Address .

2. If the connection to the Network Manager is interrupted, the application will havethe title Device Name [Device Address] .

3. If the application has been started from within the File Manager, for example, withoutan argument list or with the use of a filename, the application will have the UGA(#),where # represents an identification number.

Section

The active window displays an example of messages and comments in the "Test1" section.

Work area

Regardless of the details of a given window detail, the work area contains all the sections ofthe current message file. The arrangement of the windows can be changed by using thecommands from the Section menu.

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9.4 File menu commands

9.4.1 New

Closes the current file and opens a new message file.

9.4.2 Open...

Closes the current file and opens an existing message file.

9.4.3 Save

Saves the messages in the current file without closing it.

9.4.4 Save As...

Opens a new or existing file to save messages. The original file is then closed without anychanges.

9.4.5 Monitor

Opens or closes the Monitor window. Refer to Section 7, SISA Monitor for a detaileddescription.

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9.4.6 Online Mode

Activates or deactivates the connection to the network. When the process starts, an attemptto set up a connection to the network manager is made automatically. If successful, a check

mark "√" will appear next to the option; if the option is reselected, the connection will bereleased.

9.4.7 List of files used

This menu command lists the files that were used most recently. By clicking, the current fileis closed and the new file is opened.


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9.5.1 Create...

The UGA Create Section dialog box opens. The user can now create a new section.

Current file

Name of the current message file.

Title

Text box for the title of a new section.

Create

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9.5.2 Rename...

Opens the "UGA Rename Section" dialog box. The user can rename the current section.

Current file


From

Current section title.

Into

Text box for new section title.

Rename

Applies the new title to the current section and closes the dialog box.


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9.5.3 Delete...

The UGA Delete Section dialog box opens. The user can delete the current section.

Current File


Title

Title of the section.

Delete

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9.5.4 Tile

Arranges the opened windows next to each other so that they are all viewable.

9.5.5 Cascade

Arranges the opened windows in a stack so that only the title bar of each window is visible.

9.5.6 Arrange Icons

Arranges all the section icons in rows.

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9.6.1 Message input formats

Values can be specified in the message input fields as decimal, octal (value with leading 0) orhexadecimal (value begins with 0x) values. In octal notation, the decimal number 10, forexample, can be stated as 012, or as 0xA in hexadecimal notation.

9.6.2 Create Message...

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Description

Input box for a short description accompanying the message.

Request

Selecting this radio button causes the message to be of the "Request" type.

Command

Selecting this radio button causes the message to be of the "Command" type.

Application function text box

An application function is typed manually in this text box. If a predefined function is entered,the Selection list box will be completed accordingly. Input format - refer to Section 9.6.1.

Application function list boxThis list provides the user with a selection of predefined application functions. After selectingan application function, it is displayed in hexadecimal notation in the associated text box.

Function group1)

Text box for function group. Input format - refer to Section 9.6.1.

Function unit

Text box for function unit. Input format - refer to Section 9.6.1.

User data 2)

This text box contains the payload data routing. Enter user data singly, byte for byte,separated by a comma. To make things more simple, you can enter a character stringdirectly between two quotation marks. Input format - refer to Section 9.6.1.

Insert

Checks the message contents and, if successful, transfers the message to the currentsection. The message is inserted above the first entry marked in the section. If incorrect, thedialog box will remain open, and the input box containing the error is highlighted the benefit ofthe user.

Append

Checks the message contents and, if successful, transfers the message to the currentsection. The message is appended to the end of the section. If incorrect, the dialog boxremains open and the input box containing the error is highlighted for your attention.

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9.6.3 Edit message...

Displays the first message selected from the current section in the "UGA Edit Message"dialog box. In the event that changes are made, the original message is copied to theclipboard before it is overwritten.

The data corresponds to that in the "Create Message" dialog box. (See Section 9.6.2)

Apply

Checks the message contents and, if successful, transfers the changed message to thecurrent section. If incorrect, the dialog box will remain open and the text box containing theerror will be highlighted to atract the user’s attention.


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9.6.7 Cut

Copies the selected messages to the clipboard and deletes them from the current section.

9.6.8 Copy

Copies the messages selected in the current section to the clipboard.

9.6.9 PastePastes a copy of the clipboard contents over the marked entry in the message list.

9.6.10 Append

Attaches a copy of the clipboard contents to the end of the message list.

9.6.11 Delete

Deletes the messages selected in the current section.

9.6.12 Undo

Reverses the last step executed (Edit, Cut, Append or Paste). After selecting the command,

a check mark "√" appears next to it. On reselection, the undone edit operation is againrestored.


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9.7.1 Device...

Opens the "UGA Device" dialog box. Addresses and code numbers for the current networkelement are displayed in the "UGA Device" dialog box. This box lets you change devicecodes for all subsequent messages you want to send to the device (only for test purposes). If

the original codes and the code settings are different, a check mark "√" appears next to thecommand.

Note: The modified device numbers are not saved.

Address

This box indicates the location of the current device in the SISA network.

Device (e.g., SISA-K)

These boxes indicate both version and class of the current device.

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Override values

Device class

Text box for entering the value to be used as a code for the device class. SISA Specification,

Part 6, Information models.

Device version

Text box for entering the value used as the code for the device version. SISA Specification,Part 6, Information models.

Manufacturer

Text box for entering the value used as the manufacturer’s code.

Variant

Text box for entering the value to be used as the manufacturer-specific variant.

Apply

Adopts the device code listed as an override value and closes the dialog box. This code isthen used in all subsequent messages to the network device. If the original codes and the

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9.7.2 Message Delay

Opens the "UGA Message Delay" dialog box in which the user can enter a delay timebetween the unchained messages. This setting permits a clearer protocol for sendingmessage sequences. If a delay is entered, a check mark "√" will appear next to thecommand.

Message delay time

Input box for the message delay time (in seconds).

Apply

Adopts the delay time to be maintained between the unchained messages, and closes the

dialog box. If a delay time greater than zero is entered, a check mark "√" will appear next tothe «Message Delay...» command in the Options menu.


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9.7.3 Show Message Contents

When this command is selected, the message contents in all sections are displayed, and a

check mark "√" appears next to the command. When this command is again selected, the

check mark disappears and the short descriptions of the messages are displayed.

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10 Device Applications

This section describes functions that are independent of network elements (NEs), such asgeneral menu commands and information units. For information on various network element

features, refer to the online Help for the relevant device application .Device applications are responsible for polling, status monitoring and control of eachrespective device (network element). The device application also performs file operationsand printing. Communication with the device is handled by the SISA Network Manager (viaOSI layer 7)

1).

The device application structure is based on the logic model of the network element. This isdescribed in the information model of each network element

2)).

The device applications feature four different operating levels:

• Device Overview

• Function Group

• Function Unit

• Information Unit

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10.1 Miscellaneous information

10.1.1 Overview of operating elements for device applications

In all device application windows, the fucntion control occurs either using the relevantgraphic display in the window, the toolbar or menus and menu commands. The structureand appearance of the operating elements for the various network elements are based on auniform principle. The operating windows feature the same layout, and the toolbar andmenus have the same structure. This provides the user with a shorter learning curve whenhandling device applications for the various network elements.

Only the elements and menu commands required to operate a given network element appearin the operating windows. Unavailable elements and options are either dimmed (greyed) ifthey cannot be operated under certain operating conditions, or they are omitted if they areunavailable.

The description below is limited to the major common features of the various deviceapplications. Other details are explained in the online Help for each of the installed deviceapplications.

10.1.2 General online Help information

The online Help describes options and functional enhancements that go beyond the generaldescription provided at this point. The online Help provides essential facts referring to thespecific network element that is being manipulated at the time Help is invoked.

The online Help lists the network element-specific Help texts and Help images for the deviceapplications in an overview of contents. These include both the individual windows and eachsingle menu command.

In the list of contents, the user can double-click on terms displayed in green to obtain furtherdetails or explanations. The Browse option and the characteristic online Help cross-references are also available.

Moreover, the user can conduct a context-sensitive search in an online Help search windowfor information about a specific function.


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10.2 Device Overview operating level

The device overview provides a schematic presentation of the network element in its logicalfunction groups and function units. The functional relations between the function groups andfunction units are depicted by the graphical display.


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10.2.1 Function groups and function units

The individual function groups and function units are represented by 3-dimensional buttonsand can be chosen by using the mouse or TAB key. These buttons represent the aggregatealarm status of the related function group or function unit. The following displays are possible:

In the various device applications windows, the user can select the operating functions viathe window contents as well as other functions via the toolbar, the menus and menucommands. The layout of each of the windows is more or less standardized. Unavailablemenu options are dimmed (greyed) if they cannot be operated under certain operatingconditions, or omitted if they are generally unavailable.


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10.2.2 Device overview title

In the MSP, the heading of each individual window serves to identify the network elementcurrently being operated.

The title contains the following parts:• Network element name (names the selected network element)

• Index (indicates references to several subwindows)

• SISA address (related to the SISA signal concentrator); filename in offline mode.

Network element ID Index SISA address

In offline mode, the filename is displayed instead of the SISA address. The completepathname is used. If no file is open, the filename will be titled "(unnamed)".


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10.2.3 Device Overview menus

The Device Overview operating level provides the following menus:

Each of the menus is divided into menu commands whose contents will differ from case to

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10.2.3.1 File menu

The File menu contains all commands required for saving or loading configuration data to orfrom file. A distinction is made between two types of file operations:

Online file transfer

This comprises the transfer of configuration data between a network element and a file.Transfers are possible in both directions. To execute this command, a connection with thenetwork element is required (online). Configuration data from a file can be transferred to anetwork element, or network element configurations can be saved in a file. Using offline dataprocessing, the data can be subjected to further processing at a later point in time.

Offline file editing

This comprises the editing configuration of data without having established a connection withthe network element. Configurations can be acquired without the need of having to set up a

connection with the network element. Data acquired in this way can later be transferred to thecorresponding network elements using online file transfer.

10.2.3.2 File - Open

In offline mode, the user can save configuration data to file or edit saved data without anydirect device connection. This function opens an existing file and transfers it to an internalbuffer. Refer to "File - Save As" in Section 10.2.3.4 for saving to a new file.

A file can be opened from within any configuration window. However, the file only applies tothe entire device application. Repeated opening of the file, even from different operatinglevels, will overwrite all internally saved configuration data.

Note: This command is available in offline mode only.


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10.2.3.3 File - Save

While in offline mode, this command saves the configuration data currently stored in theinternal buffer to the open file . Here, a distinction is made with the operatingl level at whichthe function is initiated. For example, if the «Save» command is selected from within the"Function Unit" window, only the data related to this function unit will be written to file. Otherdata will remain unaffected. To save to a new file or a different file, refer to " File - Save As" inSection 10.2.3.4.

Note : This function is available only in offline mode and only if a file is open.

10.2.3.4 File - Save As

Saves configurations in the internal buffer to file. The user can create a file using the SelectFile dialog as usual in MS Windows. The only data saved is the configuration data that hasalready been entered or that was were transferred to the internal buffer from an existing file.The configuration data is saved in accordance with the respective operating level. Forexample, if the «Save» command is selected from within the "Function Unit" window, only thedata related to this functi

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