Microtel Series 500 - Manual (Page 25)

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IV. PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
The Microtel MCS 500 Dialer is programmed and configured for operation using a
keyboard programming system, described within this section. The programming
methodology involves selecting a programmable item, editing it, and entering the
change. Cursor control and item selection sequences are accomplished using three
keys located on the system keypad. Once programmed, the user need only depress
RUN or HALT to enable or disable the system operation. Although the system may be
programmed with operational data at any time it is recommended that the system be
placed in the HALT mode before programming. The system will enter the HALT mode
(Call outs will not be active) after application of power, or after depressing the HALT
key. Attention is directed to the System Screen Navigation Diagram, found in the
appendix, which offers significant detail in the programming methodology of the system,
including how some screens are used to access more detailed ones “beneath” them.
IV.A.
Keyboard and LCD Panel Operation -- System Navigation
Within this section, CAPITALIZED words represent keypad entry selections and modes
of operation. Items enclosed within brackets [ ] and separated by commas represent
alternative selections. Phrases which are enclosed within quotation marks “ ” represent
phrases which are articulated by the system.
Upon the application of power to the system, the LCD display panel will show a screen
called the System Status Screen. This screen shows the current status of all monitoring
channels, along with the current data and time. From the screen, using the LEFT
ARROW, RIGHT ARROW, and SELECT keys, different screens may be accessed for
programming or viewing setup information.
IV.B.
Real Voice Speech Programming
Real Voice messages may be substituted for default messages which are articulated by
the system. To program these messages, move to the screen associated with the
channel of interest, and use the following keys for recording and playing back the
speech entries. Use a handset plugged into the Real Voice speech card to record and
listen to messages as they are programmed.
PLAY - Recites the current message.
RECORD - Records the current message.
SEQUENCE - Resets the current message to its default message, using
the system voice rather than digitized, Real Voice.