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| Task5 | Settings |
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| Task1 | Overview |
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| Task2 | Summary |
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| Task3 | Inputs |
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| Task4 | Outputs |
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<a id="Overview"></a> |
Overview
To configure a controller, select it from the
list, as shown below:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_controller.png |
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The
screen will appear, allowing you to configure the inputs and outputs of the selected controller:Summary
The
section allows you to add, view or edit the data inputs and outputs of the selected controller. From this section you can navigate to the full list of inputs/outputs, but also to the settings of a specific input or output, by clicking on the relevant link:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_controller_1.png |
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Inputs
To add a new data input, click on the
button from either the or the screen, as shown below:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_controller_2.png |
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A new window will open, allowing you to name the data input. Enter a name and click on the
button, as shown below:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_controller_3.png |
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The new input will be added to the
list, as shown below:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/add_input.png |
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Configuring the data input
To configure a data input, select it from the
list, as shown below:| Screenshotmacro |
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_input_1.png |
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A new window will open on the right-hand side panel, allowing you to configure the settings of your data output:
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/config_input_2.png |
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Name
The
field allows you to view or edit the name of the current data input. To rename, overtype the current entry.
Type
The
field allows you to specify the connection method by which the data should be collected from the phone system. The following methods are supported:- Listener
- Serial port
- Client socket
- Pipe server
- BCM SSH
- XML file
- File reader
- BCM DCOM
Listener
This method creates a socket and binds it to a specific port, accepting any data received on the connection without challenge.
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/input_listener.png |
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| Field | Description |
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| Connection message | An optional greeting message which is sent to any connecting socket. This message can include one or more of the following variables: - - the IP address of the remote party
- - the remote party's source port
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| Port | The port that the listener should bind to |
| Address family | The address family of the socket |
| Socket type | The type of data flow the socket expects |
| Protocol type | The type of protocol the listener will use |
Serial port
This method allows the connection of a serial (RS-232) device.
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| URL | /download/attachments/12588544/input_serial.png |
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Baud rate
| The port that the listener should bind to |
| Parity | The address family of the socket |
| Data bits | The type of data flow the socket expects |
| Handshake | The type of handshake the serial port requires: - none - no handshake required
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| Buffer size | The size of the serial port's data buffer |
| Buffer threshold | The size that the buffer must first reach before being empty |
| Stop bits | The number of stop bits used |
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Client socket
Outputs
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<a id="Settings"></a> |
Settings