Technical Guide
General Program Operations
Passcode Screen
Before you can begin normal operations, a few things need to be configured to match your particular installation. You will need to enter the default passcode before proceeding. Select the Passcode Button (see below) and enter the default passcode of “sm” to gain access to all configuration menus. The passcode is case sensitive, so be sure to enter lower case text for this default value.
Select the Passcode ICON from the lower toolbar to access the User
Passcode screen.
The passcode entry screen is shown below in the center of the Prism main screen. As you can see, you can secure the system by selecting the
Log Off button, or you can type in the passcode and press <Enter> to gain access to the system.
Use the Cancel key if you accessed this screen by mistake and don’t wish to change the current access level. More detailed information on
Passcode operation will be discussed later in this manual. You can also set up your own passcodes to allow for multiple users with up to 8 user configurable levels of passcode security. See the “Edit Users” section of this manual for detailed information on setting up passcodes.
Communications Method
General
Prism has three different communications methods and one Demo-Mode of operation.
1.
Direct Serial Port Connection
2.
Remote Modem Connection
3.
TCP/IP Network Communications
4.
DEMO MODE
Direct Serial Port and Remote Modem connections do not require any special equipment other than an internal or external modem for remote communications. TCP/IP communications requires a computer installed on a network and a TCP/IP Connectivity Kit is installed between the
CommLink II device and your network hub.
All three modes are configured on the Job-site List screen where phone numbers, IP addresses and/or job-site location descriptions are programmed.
Operator Interfaces
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