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4.3 MENU INTERFACE
The DataReader is not password protected. Connection t o the Controller is automatic and t he user is not required to
specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and
basic utilities (see Figure 4-2).
Connect to..
ML 1/2/2i
T ransfer Data
File Utilities
DataSet Files
Set Date/T ime
Power OFF
Figure 4- 2. DataReader Menu
Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the t wo line LCD display so the user will need to use the UP and
DOWN ARROW followed by pressing the key to select all of the functions available.
4.3.1 Transfer Data
Selecting Transfer Data allows the user to establish communication between the DataReader and a PC for the purpose
of downloading interrogated files or for uploading container configuration files from the PC.
To start the communication process with the PC, select Transfer Data from the DataReader Menu and press
.
4.3.2 File Utilities
File Free Space
File Details
Erase
Flash
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Figure 4-3. File Utilities
The File Utilities menu allows the user to view various file options. See Figure 4-3 for these options.
a. File Free Space
File Free Space displays the amount of free space available i n the memory. Selecting File Free Space and pressing
will express free space available in bytes.
b. File Details
File Details will display the total number of files currently stored in memory. The File Details include:
1. Type of data file (ML1, ML2, or ML2i)
2. Container ID
3. Down load date
4. S ize of file (displayed in bytes)
c. Erase Flash
Erase Flash will erase the contents of the Flash Memory (the DataReader memory). Pressing will confirm erasure
of Flash Memory. Press
to abort the Flash Erase function.
4.3.3 DataSet Files
DataSet Files is used to display the file names of configuration files stored in the DataReader memory. P ress to
display a list of the configuration files. To view the configuration file contents, press .Press to move back one
level in the menu structure.