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MDE-4465A KE200 Key Encoder/Maintenance Terminal Operation Manual · October 2007 Page 35
Using the Terminal KE200 Setup - Terminal
3 – KE200 Setup - Terminal
Using the Terminal
Using the data terminal to set up the KE200 and Encode keys is different and easier compared
to setting up and encoding from the keypad. Ensure that the manager's key on the KE200 is in
the Idle position. You do not have to switch between modes when using the terminal.
Commands at the data terminal are keyed in directly, eliminating the need for menus. Once
you begin running the system, you will quickly memorize the necessary commands. If needed,
a special HELP command is available which lists the commands and their abbreviations.
When setting up the system, the terminal command set includes a “SETUP” command, which
automatically prompts you for the setup data. Alternatively, you can execute commands
individually.
When encoding, using the terminal speeds up the input by allowing you to load and use stored
encoding formats. These formats allow you to enter field type specifiers and values that will
automatically increment, decrement, or keep a field constant as you proceed through your
encoding operation. See the
“Load Format (LO FO)” on page 42 for details.
Entering Commands and Input
At the data terminal, you must key in commands at the asterisk prompt. In the procedures for
Terminal mode, the short form of the command is shown in uppercase letters. However, you
can type whole or partial words to run the commands and you can use either uppercase or
lowercase letters.
Load commands have various possible values contained in “< >” brackets after the command.
The system also displays the current value of the command. You can press ENTER to accept
the displayed value or type a different one.
You can abort the running of any command by pressing the CTRL and C keys. The KE200
supports “X-ON/X-OFF” protocol for halting data transmission. To halt or suspend data from
being transmitted, issue an “X-OFF” command by pressing the CTRL and S keys. To resume
data transmission, issue the “X-ON” command by pressing the CTRL and Q keys. The KE200
also supports the more command pipe (for example, “PR FO | more”). To resume data display
after a “more” command, press any key.