2.1.1 Starting Maintenance Console and Software Modes
Every time Maintenance Console is started, a dialog box will appear. From here, you can enter any of the 3 available software modes.
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Initial mode
Initial mode describes the state when Maintenance Console is not connected to the PBX, and no data files are open. In Initial mode, most options of Maintenance Console are unavailable. For details, see 2.1.2 Access Levels.
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Batch mode
Batch mode allows you to create new system data files, and make modifications to system data files stored on your PC, without being connected to the PBX. When you connect to the PBX, the modified data will be uploaded at one time.
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Interactive mode
Interactive mode allows you to directly modify the system data and settings stored in the PBX's memory from a PC that is connected to the PBX. This mode displays the system data that is currently being used by the PBX, rather than the system data stored on the SD memory card. Data can be modified and results displayed in real time.
Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile. This option is only available when one or more profiles have been previously stored.
a.
Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.
If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be entered.
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Select the method of connecting to the PBX if you do not want to use a stored profile.
a.
Enter the system password for the PBX.
b.
Click Setup.
c.
Specify the settings as required. For more details, see the tables below.
d.
Click OK.
3.
Click OK.
Maintenance Console will start, and automatically connect to the PBX. If this is the first time that Maintenance Console has connected to the PBX, and the date and time of the PBX have not yet been set, the Quick Setup wizard will run. For more details, see Starting the KX-TDA Maintenance Console and Assigning the Basic Items (Quick Setup).
Connection Settings for RS-232C
Setting
Values
Explanation
Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's RS-232C interface. Only available COM ports are displayed.
There are three main levels of access to the Maintenance Console: User, Administrator and Installer. Each level has its own Programmer Code, which must be entered to run the Maintenance Console. The allowed format for each programmer code is as follows:
Item
Length
User Level Programmer Code
0 – 16 characters
Administrator Level Programmer Code
4 – 16 characters
Installer Level Programmer Code
4 – 16 characters
Access to menu options within the Maintenance Console is restricted depending on the Programmer Code, and the current software mode (see 2.1.1 Starting Maintenance Console and Software Modes). When a menu option is limited to certain access levels, this is noted in this manual in the initial description of that menu option, for example:
"This option is only available at Installer level."
If a sentence like this does not appear under the heading, the menu option is available at all levels.
The target users for each access level are as follows:
Access Level
User
User
For end users
Administrator
For system administrators
Installer
For dealers and system installers
The options available in each mode and access level are shown below.
The access levels are abbreviated as follows:
U: User; A: Administrator; I: Installer
A check mark indicates that the menu option is available for that access level.
Simplified Voice Message→Delete All Recordings (KX-TDA50 only)
Simplified Voice Message→Check Current Usage (KX-TDA50 only)
Extension List View
Import→Feature - Speed Dial and Caller ID
Import→Incoming Call - DID Table (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
Import→ARS - Leading Digit
Import→ARS - Except Code
Import→ARS - Routing Plan
Import→Wired Extension
Import→PS Extension
Import→Quick Dial (Basic)
Import→Quick Dial (MEC)
Import→PS Registration (KX-TDA600 only)
Export→Feature - Speed Dial and Caller ID
Export→Incoming Call - DID Table (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
Export→ARS - Leading Digit
Export→ARS - Except Code
Export→ARS - Routing Plan
Export→Wired Extension
Export→PS Extension
Export→Quick Dial (Basic)
Export→Quick Dial (MEC)
Export→PS registration (KX-TDA600 only)
Programmer Code Change→User Level
Programmer Code Change→Administrator Level
Programmer Code Change→Installer Level
Screen Customize→User Level
Screen Customize→Administrator Level
System Data Convert (KX-TDA50/KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200 only)
Utility
Menu Option
Initial
Batch
Interactive
U
A
I
U
A
I
U
A
I
Diagnosis
File Transfer PC to PBX (SD Card)
File Transfer PBX (SD Card) to PC
SD Card File View and Load
SD Card File Delete
Message File Transfer PC to PBX
Message File Transfer PBX to PC
Error Log
T1 Signaling Bit Monitor (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
T1 Line Trace (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
ISDN/QSIG Protocol Trace
Digital Trunk Error Report (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
IP Extension Statistical Information
CS Information
PS Information
Timed Update (KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200/KX-TDA600 only)
System Reset→Reset by the Command
Flash ROM ID Information
View
Menu Option
Initial
Batch
Interactive
U
A
I
U
A
I
U
A
I
Toolbar
Status Bar
System Menu
Window
Menu Option
Initial
Batch
Interactive
U
A
I
U
A
I
U
A
I
Cascade
Tile(Horz)
Tile(Vert)
Help
Menu Option
Initial
Batch
Interactive
U
A
I
U
A
I
U
A
I
Help
Additional Information
About
2.1.3 Software Interface
This section explains the functions of the various elements of the software interface.
Main Window
The window of the Maintenance Console software is divided into several areas, as shown below:
1. Menu Bar
Provides access to file management and connection options, as well as tools and utilities used in programming the PBX. For details, see Sections 2.2 File to 2.6 Help.
2. Tool Bar
Provides easy access to commonly used software functions. Two tool bars are provided, as follows:
These menus can be positioned freely. Click and drag the title bar of a menu to move it to another position. It will automatically snap in to position above, below, to the left, or to the right of the main window if released there. Otherwise, it will float separately from the main window. Whether the tool bar is displayed or not can be chosen by selecting Toolbar from the View menu.
3. Tab Bar
The name of each screen currently open is displayed in a tab in this tab bar. When multiple screens are open at the same time, click on the tab of a screen to display the options associated with that screen.
4. System Menu
Provides access to the settings used for programming the PBX, grouped into 11 topics. For details, see Sections 2.7 [1] Configuration to 2.17 [11] Maintenance. To display the individual screens within a topic, click the topic heading. It will expand to show the sub-topics.
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If a sub-topic contains more than one screen, clicking the name of the sub-topic will display the names of individual screens. Clicking an expanded sub-topic will hide the names of individual screens.
Double-click on a screen name to open that screen in 6. Main Screen below.
This menu can be positioned freely. Click and drag the title bar of the menu to move it to another position. It will automatically snap in to either the left side or right side of the main window if released there. Otherwise, it will float separately from the main window. Whether the system menu is displayed or not can be chosen by selecting System Menu from the View menu.
5. Status Bar
The status bar displays information on the current state of the Maintenance Console. Whether the status bar is displayed or not can be chosen by selecting Statusbar from the View menu.
The information displayed is as follows, in order from left to right:
Displays the current access level, determined by the Programmer Code entered when starting Maintenance Console. See 2.1.2 Access Levels for more information.
PBX System Data Version
Versionxxx-xxx
Displays the version number of the system software installed to the PBX.
The first 3 digits are the version number, and the last 3 digits are the revision number.
PBX Region Code
Regionxxx-xxx
Displays the region code assigned to the PBX and Maintenance Console.
The first 3 digits represent the region code assigned to the PBX, and the last 3 digits represent the region code assigned to the Maintenance Console.
Implements changes and remains on the same screen.
Refresh
Implements changes, updates displayed data, and remains on the current screen.
Help
Displays the relevant help topic for the current screen.
In addition, many screens within the software display a small open folder icon () beside lists of setting items. Clicking this icon will collapse part of the list, allowing other items to be displayed. The icon will change to a closed folder (). Clicking the closed folder icon will expand the list again.
2.1.4 Card Status
Certain tools, utilities and settings require that the target card be set to out-of-service (OUS) or in-service (INS) status before the operation is carried out. Where required, this is noted in the description of each item. Card status changes can only be performed when the software is in Interactive mode (see 2.1.1 Starting Maintenance Console and Software Modes).
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"In service" means that the card is installed correctly in the PBX, and is capable of being used normally.
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"Out of service" means that the card is installed correctly in the PBX, but has been temporarily removed from use. This allows settings to be modified or software to be upgraded.
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"Fault" means that the card is not installed in the PBX correctly, or is not functioning correctly. For more information, see the Installation Manual.
The View and Window menus provide options to control the display of items within the Maintenance Console.
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View
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Toolbar: Displays or hides the tool bar of commonly used buttons.
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Statusbar: Displays or hides the bar at the bottom of the Maintenance Console window.
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System Menu: Displays or hides the menu of PBX setting screens.
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Window
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Cascade: When multiple data screens are open, displays all open screens overlapped, with the title bars visible.
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Tile(Horz): When multiple data screens are open, displays all open screens side by side.
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Tile(Vert): When multiple data screens are open, displays all open screens vertically.
2.1.6 Extension Number Setting
Many screens within the Maintenance Console software allow you to select extensions as part of programming various features (for example, as members of a group). These screens use a standard window to make selecting multiple extensions easy, accessed by clicking a button. This section explains how to use this Extension Number Setting window.
To select multiple extension numbers, select the type of extension to display, highlight the extensions you wish to add, then click the Add button. When finished, click OK. Data for the selected extensions will be added to the first free spaces on the original screen.
Extension Type
Selects the types of extension numbers to display in Extension Numbers & Names List. Multiple items can be selected. Items that are not available are shown with a grey checkbox.
Default
None selected.
Value Range
Wired Extension, Portable Station, VM Group(DPT), VM Group(DTMF), ICD Group, PS Ring Group, OGM(DISA), External Pager, Analog MODEM
Extension Numbers & Names List
Displays all available extensions of the types selected in Extension Type, and names. Click entries to select them, and click the Add button when finished, to add the selected extensions. To deselect an entry, click it again.
Default
Available extensions.
Value Range
Matching extensions
Available Column
Specifies which fields in the original form to add extension data to. For example, if both extension numbers and names can be entered in the original form, it is possible to specify that extension name data not be transferred, by deselecting that field here. To select or deselect a field, click its name.
Default
First available field
Value Range
Available fields
Selected Extension List
Displays the extensions that have been selected to be added to member data. To remove an extension from this list, click it to select it and click Delete.
) beside lists of setting items. Clicking this icon will collapse part of the list, allowing other items to be displayed. The icon will change to a closed folder (
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Extension Type