Appendix F Command Set Description
MX-2100/2104
Installation and Operation Manual
F-12
Commands
DEF CH
Purpose
Define the configuration parameters of a module or module channel. Refer to the
relevant module Installation and Operation Manual for a complete listing of the
available parameters, and for typical channel parameter data forms for each
module.
Format
DEF CH {[i:j] [i:*]}
Use
1. To define the parameters of a specific module channel, type:
DEF CH i:j <ENTER>
where
i
is either OP (to select the options slot) or a number in the range of 1
through 12, and
j
depends on the number of configurable channels of the
module installed in the specified slot.
2. To define the parameters of all the module channels, type:
DEF CH i:* <ENTER>
The data form of the selected module or module channel is displayed. The
form presents the current parameter values as defaults.
3. Change the parameters as follows:
Bring the cursor to the beginning of the first field to be changed by
pressing the space bar.
To change the selected field, press F or B to scroll among the available
selections. When the desired selection is displayed, press the space bar
to move to the next field.
4. After the desired parameter values are selected, press ENTER to end.
MX-2100 displays the time and date fields, followed by the MX-2100
prompt.
DEF CON
Purpose
Define the main link to be used by each I/O module.
The command is relevant only for dual-link configurations and switch mode.
When using the priority bumping or switched backup mode, this command is also
used to define the priority of each module.
Format
DEF CON