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HE4000 Encoding System
Configuring PGCA from a Remote Unit
Before you begin configuring the encoder for PGCA, you must have the following:
•
A remote unit with a communications program installed, such as ProComm.
•
The TMA addresses for each of the decoders in your system.
Connect to a Remote Unit
1.
Ensure that the remote unit has a communications program installed, such as ProComm.
2.
Connect an RS-232 cable from the PC COM port 1 to the HE4000 RS-232 port.
3.
Start the ProComm software. Configure ProComm to communicate via COM port 1 at a
baud rate of 38400 bps.
4.
Power on the encoder.
5.
Wait for the main menu to display on the encoder’s front panel.
6.
ProComm should display various messages and then end with the prompt >.
If the > prompt does not display, flip the DCE/DTE switch on the back of the HE4000 to
the other position. Press the Enter key on the keyboard several times. The > prompt
should display .
Enable PGCA at the System Level
1.
Type
tca enable
on and press Enter.
PGCA cannot be enabled if BISS is enabled.
Enter the PGCA Scramble Key
2.
Type tca mask <value> and press Enter.
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