This chapter discusses the APU application software and local and remote user access to the APU-102 via the System Menu and Supervisory Menu. Through these menus you may view train information received from the APU-102.

APU Application Software Overview

User Access

There are three types of user access available, local, remote, and network. Local access requires a computer equipped with a standard communications package and a null-modem cable from the local port of the APU-102 to the computer. Remote access requires a computer equipped with a Hayes compatible modem and a standard communications package. Telnet connection requires that the APU-102 has network capable hardware and software as well as a valid network path to the APU-102, via WAN remotely or LAN at the site.

The factory default communications settings are:

Type	Baud Rate	Word Length	Parity	Stop Bits
Local	2400	8	N	1
Remote	Modems will negotiate best speed	8	N	1
Network	Handled by TCP/IP protocol

Communications Settings

Main Menu Options

There are two APU-102 Menu options: the System Menu and the Supervisory Menu.

The System Menu (aka Main Menu) functions provide accessibility to a wide range of reports and other information that can be generated from the stored data.

The Supervisory Menu (aka Change Menu) provides functions to reconfigure the operational parameters of the APU-102 as well as clear the APU-102 of all trains and status information. The same data is available whether accessing the APU-102 from a remote site via the modem or on-site via the local communications port or via a telnet connection. For detailed information about these menus, see the System Menu and Supervisory Menu sections later in this chapter.

Software Programs

The APU-102 uses up to three different software programs. The first is the APU application software, which runs the APU-102’s normal functions. Comet Electronics incorporates its standard remote support into this application software. The second is a standalone “fail-safe” software program, used mainly for recovery and diagnostics. There are various versions of the fail-safe program depending on configuration of the APU-102. Mini Remote Support (MRS, Start-up ROM version 4.1) or ROMSHELL (Start-up ROM version 5.0+). When the SYS light (LED) is on steadily, the APU-102 is running the APU application software. When the SYS light (LED) is flashing, the APU-102 is running MRS/ROMSHELL.

With addition of network connections to the APU-102, NetMRS, a network capable version of ROMSHELL was created. It has all the functions/commands of ROMSHELL, with local and remote connectivity. Additionally, it has network connectivity using the AEI Application’s networking parameter set.

APU Application Software

The APU application software is the heart of the APU-102. It is stored on the solid state disk along with the train information. It logs the train axles, correlates the axles into cars, and puts the tags with the cars. It is a multitasking (or multi-threaded) program that allows the system to record a train, share live acquisition data to external devices, transmit consists and maintenance reports to multiple hosts, and allow remote diagnostic access.

When the APU application software is running, you connect to the APU-102 via the User Interface or “Front Door.” Connecting via the Front Door allows you to define the system parameters and individual session parameters, view train data, delete trains, and view the systems logs, etc. The Front Door is generally used unless there is a problem with the APU application software.

Mini Remote Support (MRS), ROMSHELL, and NetMRS

Mini Remote Support (MRS) Start-up ROM 4.1 and earlier

Mini Remote Support (MRS) is a version of the Video Masters (VMI) Remote Support software. When this program or the APU application software is running (version 4.x only), you can log into the APU site’s Back Door. Logging into the Back Door via the MRS program allows you to connect to the APU locally or via dial-up modem, transfer individual files, and download new code. However, these functions are not menu-driven. A special communication program, “Remote Support,” is required to connect to an APU-102 to use MRS’s features. Remote Support is a communications utility developed by VMI. It also requires legacy serial ports and modems and must be run under MS-DOS. It is not compatible with Windows operating system or most modern PC’s ports or modems.

MRS was programmed or burned into an EPROM before the unit was shipped to the customer. The use of the EPROM means the software cannot be erased. The APU-102 boots to the EPROM first, then looks to see if the APU application software is available. If there is any problem with the APU application software, the APU-102 loads the MRS program. Every fifth time the APU hard boots (power reset or watchdog timer reboot), the MRS program is loaded, stays in MRS mode for 20 minutes, then reboots. To boot the APU-102 directly into the MRS mode, press and hold the SYS button, then turn on the APU-102. A short time after power up, the Startup ROM checks the status of the SYS button and will flash rapidly (about 4 times per second) during this check. Release the SYS button anytime after the rapid flash stops. When the MRS application is ready, the SYS LED will flash slowly (about once per second).

The EPROM is located on the USSD card and can be identified by the name "Start-up ROM", version and USSD capacity. The capacity of the USSD is in a system file on the ROM and must match the configured SRAM memory on the USSD.

Note: The reboot command from the Front Door (soft boot) does not increment the MRSCOUNT counter.

ROMSHELL Start-up ROM version 5.0 or higher

ROMSHELL (Start-up ROM version 5.0+) replaces MRS. It has expanded functionality compared to MRS listed above and is accessible with any commercial communication software program. The ROMSHELL interface is detailed in ROMSHELL User Interface (Optional).

The EPROM is located on the USSD or PCM-SSD card in a Pentium class APU-102 and can be identified by the name "Startup ROM", version and USSD capacity. The capacity of the USSD is in a system file on the ROM and must match the configured memory on the USSD. The PCM-SSD does not use SRAM so capacity is irrelevant. Startup ROM is not used in the LX-800 equipped APU-102.

NetMRS

NetMRS is a network-capable version of ROMSHELL. It is not loaded from the Startup ROM, but is an application running from the XPe kernel on the system’s Flash memory. It has some additional capabilities compared to ROMSHELL. The NetMRS interface is detailed in NetMRS User Interface (Optional)

Multiple Sessions

The APU-102 supports numerous virtual APU's. (pre 5.2 supports four. 5.2+ supports up to ten) Each virtual APU, called a "session," can be configured individually according to the needs of the railroad it supports.

Current versions of the AEI application include a new feature, NetMenu. It allows multiple devices to be accessed via one external connection. You may be presented with a menu BEFORE getting the session menu of the APU-102. NetMenu is detailed later in this text.

When accessing the site, the first question the APU-102 software asks is which APU session you want to access. The Session Menu will only show 4 sessions unless more are configured. Each session has its own password protection, just like each physical APU would. (See Passwords.) Once you gain access to a session (other than Session 1), any parameters you change affect only that session.

Each session on the APU-102 is capable of reporting consist and maintenance reports to the host of your choice. Sessions can be configured for different purposes. For example, a customer may set up Session 1 for standard consist and maintenance reporting to its normal host system, then configure Session 2 to report different types of information (such as scale reports) to other facilities on the railroad. This often happens when the host system to which the AEI reports are sent cannot handle the type of data the other facility needs.

Each session uses the same train information but is completely independent when formatting and transmitting the information. The owner of the APU-102 is responsible the initial setup of each session, while the session owner has the ability to customize the individual session. After you select a session, password entry is required.

Passwords

Comet Electronics delivers the systems with default passwords set up in the APU-102. Both the System Menu and the Supervisory Menu are password protected. Also, a password is available for each session’s host interface. The System and Supervisory passwords are only visible under the Supervisory Menu display of the site parameters where separate password fields are maintained. Each session is independent of one another, so passwords for one session would not be available to other session users. The System Menu and the Supervisory Menu require different passwords from the host system. The following are the APU-102 default passwords:[DDC1]

Default Passwords
System Menu	Supervisory Menu
SECRET	SUPER[RCT2]

Default Passwords

Tip

Version 5 +

Entering the supervisory password at the initial login screen will login directly to the Supervisory Menu.

User-level security with complex password capability has been added with version 5.2. User-level security is detailed in User_Access_Account_Management_(USER)_5.2+, later in this article.

Inactivity Timeouts

There are numerous inactivity timeouts built into the APU-102. Their purpose is to remind the user that action has not been taken for a particular amount of time or to log the user off in case the user has forgotten to do so. At the Session Select menu, the APU-102 pauses for three minutes. The APU-102 then beeps and redisplays the Session Select menu. This represents one timeout period. The table below demonstrates how timeouts work:

Screen	Number of 3-minute Inactivity Timeouts Allowed	Result
Session Select Menu	3	APU-102 logs user off.
Password	2	Returns to Session Select Menu screen.
System Menu	1	APU-102 logs user off and returns to the Session Select Menu screen.
Supervisory Menu	1	Returns to System Menu screen.

Inactivity Timeouts

On-Line Help

Throughout the user command interface in the System Menu or Supervisory Menu, you may type a command followed by <?> to display available information about the command. If you do not remember the command, enter <?> at the command prompt and the software shows what commands you can currently use. Example: Typing <D><?> describes the Directory command and any options available with that command. Features that have been added since publication of this manual will be documented in the APU-102’s on-line help.

Command Formats

When entering commands in a string, always type a comma between them.

Example: To use the Check Tag Sequence (CT) command to verify that Reader0 and all antennas for a particular site are working correctly, enter CT,0,* for the command string.

Note: Applicable only when check tags are part of the hardware components.

Logging On To the APU-102

1) After connecting to the APU-102 through either the local port, remote port (modem), or telnet, press <Enter> to activate the Session Select menu screen. If you get a “NetMenu Equipment Selection screen”, enter the option for the desired APU-102 to be connected to. Press <Enter> again if necessary to activate the Session Select menu screen and you will get the Session Select menu.

1. Comet Electronics 2. Inactive Session, Not Available for Selection 3. Inactive Session, Not Available for Selection 4. Inactive Session, Not Available for Selection X. Log Off Select the Appropriate Session # ( 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) Session #: 1 Test Wed 05/02/11 10:11:12 Password: ******

Figure 4.1: Session Select Menu Screen

Options 1 - 4 on this menu represent the four available sessions in the APU-102. Additional sessions only appear if configured. Option X logs you off the Session Select menu and, if accessed through the remote port, disconnects the modem.

2) To log on to a session, enter the number corresponding to the desired session. The APU-102 requests the password for that session.

3) Enter the correct system password. If no password is established for that session, type SECRET, the default password for the System Menu. (Passwords are not case-sensitive) The default security level System and Supervisory password fields are both a maximum of seven ASCII, printable characters. A higher level, user-based security is available and detailed in the “User” section later in this chapter.

Warning

Version 4x

An issue was discovered in Version 4x where the password parameter would allow you to enter 7 characters. The password entry on login only allowed 6 characters, making the APU-102 inaccessible. It has been corrected in Version 5x.

As the password is entered, an asterisk (*) displays where you type the character. After the correct system password is entered and accepted, the Logon menu displays and the cursor flashes at the APU102XP: Main prompt with the current session number.

Comet Electronics Automatic Equipment Identification System APU Software Version 5.1.1.101 AMTECH Model AI1200 Ver 2.80 SN97514 Mon 05/02/11 10:11:12 Host Reporting: On, All Last LOGON: Thu 11/12/10 17:28:40 USID COMET05150 Site Name: Test APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.2: Logon Menu Screen

If a train is being recorded or if an associated APU is recording a train (double-track sites), a “train recording” or “site activity” message will be displayed along with the prompt.

The APU-102 will not transmit critical system messages until the System Menu password is entered. This ensures that the information is available to authorized users only and that the remote terminal is ready to display data from the site.

If the password entered is invalid, the APU-102 displays the message “Invalid Password”. The password field re-displays to allow you a second chance. After 3 failed attempts, you are returned the user to the Session Select menu.

4) Type <?> at the APU102XP: Main prompt to display the System Menu.

5) To enter the Supervisory Menu, type <C> (for Change) at the APU102XP: Main prompt. The APU-102 requests the Supervisory Menu password for that session.

6) Enter the correct system password. If no password is established for that session, type SUPER, the default password for the Supervisory Menu. The APU102XP: Change prompt displays.

7) Type <?> to display the Supervisory Menu.

The rest of this chapter explains the System and Supervisory menus in detail.

System Menu

Overview

To access the System Menu, type <?> at the APU102XP: Main prompt and press <Enter>. The System Menu displays. The left side of the System Menu shows the command options for displaying train information and the exit command. The right side of the System Menu shows the command options for displaying APU-102 system information and the help command.

APU102 SYSTEM MENU

D Directory L List Clean Consist S Train Summary SHS System Health Summary / System Information & Status MST Modem Self test (local only) SP Toggle Sensor Power TR Terminate Recording ST Simulate Train SM Stimulate Maintenance Report ODM Outbound Data Manager DM Inbound Data Manager MAP Display Likely Matches X Exit and Log Out	DD Dump Raw Data DP Display Parameters C Change to Supervisory Menu I Display I/O Information TL Train Logger Reports PT Pass-through to Port AMT Pass-through to Reader CT Check Tag Sequence IR Initialize Reader RFON Activate Reader RF RST Reader Interface Self Test MA Print Match List CMP Compare two Trains ? This Screen

For help on a command, enter the command followed by a '?'

Figure 4.3: System Menu

Menu and available commands may vary depending on AEI Application version. If not detailed in this text, refer to the on-board help.

System Menu Commands

Each System Menu command initiates a screen on which you may perform APU-102 transactions. The System Menu’s standard header fields are defined in the System Menu Headers section below. Individual screen functionality and data field definitions follow in the System Menu Screens section.

System Menu Headers

Tables 4-1 through 4-3 define the header information that appears on many of the screens. Table 4-1 shows the basic header that displays on all System Menu screens. Each screen description in this chapter refers you back to the appropriate header definition table where necessary.

Header Field	Description
MP:	Mile Post. Represents the mile post location of the site.
STATION:	Station Number. Represents the five-digit station number identifying the site.
READER:	Reader Number. Identifies the specific reader assigned to that station.

Table 4-1: Basic Header Information

Header Field	Description
Train Seq #	Sequence number of the train that is being listed.
DATE:	Date the train passed the site.
TIME:	Arrival time of the train at the site.
ENG:	Lead engine tag number if available. This will be replaced by a zero (0) if no tag is available.
DIR:	Train direction as it entered the site. Stopping and backing have no effect on this field. This is determined by the Transducer Orientation in the Operating Parameters and the Track Orientation in the Session Parameters.
MPH:	Average miles per hour of the train as it passed through the site.
AXLES:	Total number of axles correlated by the APU-102 during the train passage.
WDA	Number of wheel counts received on Wheel Detector A. Includes forward and backing counts.
WDB	Number of wheel counts received on Wheel Detector B. Includes forward and backing counts.
WDAB	Number of wheel transitions from Wheel Detector A to Wheel Detector B if the train was traveling across the sensor in the A to B direction. Otherwise this number will be 000.
WDBA	Number of wheel transitions from Wheel Detector B to Wheel Detector A if the train was traveling across the sensor in the B to A direction. Otherwise this number will be 000.
HOST REPORT	Describes the reporting that was provided to the Host System. The information that displays is: Host reporting status = ON/OFF Report status = (Y, N, P, E, X). See the Directory command for an explanation of these. An asterisk (*) displays when Host Reporting is off. Date of the host system transaction. Time of the log-on to the host system / Time of the end message from host system.

Table 4-2: Secondary Header Information

Header Field	Description
Loco Cnt:	Count of all locomotives recognized by the APU-102 - tagged and untagged.
Loco Tags:	Count of all locomotives recognized to have at least one AEI tag (EGC = 5).
Loco Xtags:	Untagged Locomotives. Count of locomotives recognized where the APU-102 did not read any AEI tags.
Car Cnt:	Count of all equipment recognized on the train to be a railcar - tagged and untagged. Multiple-platform articulated cars are counted as one (1) car. Cabooses are counted in this field. Lost axles groups are not counted in this field.
Car Tags:	Count of all the railcars recognized to have at least one AEI tag (EGC = 19). EOT tags are not counted in this field.
Car Xtags:	Untagged cars. Count of railcars recognized where the APU-102 did not read any AEI tags. Lost axle groups are not counted in this field.
Containers:	Number of tagged containers found on the train (EGC = 10).
Chassis:	Number of tagged chassis found on the train (EGC = 27).
Trailers:	Number of tagged trailers found on the train (EGC = 21).
Lost Axles:	Count of axles that could not be associated with a recognizable axle pattern. This does not indicate missed axles.
Lost Tags:	Count of tags not associated with a car, locomotive, caboose or EOT device. Test Tags are counted in this group when system testing is being done. This does not indicate missed tags.
Other Tags:	Count of tags other than EGC 5, 6, 10, 14, 19, 21, and 27.
END:	END Statement. After the last line of any train report, a blank line will be sent followed by the "END" Statement.

Table 4-3: Detailed Header Information

System Menu Screens

The following explains the purpose and use of System Menu commands and defines the data fields on the System Menu screens. Where applicable, the Header Fields section refers you to the appropriate header definition table above.

Directory (D)

The Directory (D) command displays the 15 most current trains. If there are less than 15 trains on the APU-102, the complete train list displays. If there are no current trains, the message “There are currently no trains available” displays.

APU102 Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1

SEQ	DATE	TIME	RPT	LEAD	ENG	DIR	RT	MPH	AXLES	CARS	TAGS	LEN(FT)
0002	05-02-11	09:02	Y	OICU	812	S	0	024	0024	0005	0001	003007
0001	05-02-11	06:31	Y	ENG	1	S	0	024	0024	0005	0001	003007

APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.4: Directory Screen

1) Type the D command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
D	Required. Display the 15 most current trains.
D,*	Optional. See all trains (one page at a time if there are more than fifteen).

2) Press <ESC> to exit or any other key to continue.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header field definitions.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the Directory screen.

Field	Description
SEQ:	Sequence number assigned by the APU-102 to identify the train file stored on the solid-state disk. This number continues to 9,999 before resetting to 0001. Can be reset to 0001 by using the Master Reset command. Before modifying this field, see the description of the Master Reset command in the Supervisory Menu later in this chapter.
DATE:	Date the train passed the site.
TIME:	Arrival time of the train at the site.
RPT:	Report Status. Indicates the status of the host report for that train. Y = Train reported OK. N = Train has not been reported, but will be reported when the APU-102 gets to its sequence number. P = Train is currently being reported or will be reported next when the telephone line becomes available. E = Train was reported but an error was found when the APU-102 correlated the axles and tags. This is NOT an error in host communication. X = Train was not reported due to an inhibit such as the age time-out. (The train was too old.) F = Train information was not reported due to an unknown condition. This would occur if none of the above conditions could be identified.
LEAD ENG:	Lead Engine Tag ID. Identifies the lead locomotives tag number for that train if it is tagged. If the lead locomotive is not tagged, the field will display the first locomotive tag that was read. If no locomotives are tagged, the field will be filled with 4 blanks and 6 zeros.
DIR:	The train direction as it entered the site. Stopping and backing have no effect on this field. This is determined by the Transducer Orientation in the Operating Parameters and the Track Orientation in the Session Parameters.
RT	Indicates the route the train is taking.
MPH:	Average miles per hour of the train as it passed through the site.
AXLES:	Total number of axles detected by the APU-102 during the train passage.
CARS:	Total number of railcars recognized by the APU-102. An engine is listed as a car here. An articulated car (3 or 5 pack) will be recognized as one car in this count. An untagged caboose will be recognized as a railcar. Unidentified cars are NOT reported in the car count.
TAGS:	Total of all read tagged units on the train. A tag count preceded by a minus sign (-) indicates that only a Train Summary remains for that train.
LEN (FT)	Total of all the calculated car lengths in the train. If the length is enclosed with brackets, [00486], one or more cars in the train had a length above 100 feet. This could indicate that the train had stopped, which would make the length of the car inaccurate. This length is approximate and should never be used for train movement operations. i.e., “will this train fit in a siding?”

An asterisk (*) indicates the other track was active on a double-track site.

List Clean Consist (L)

The List Clean Consist (L) command lists the most recent train in a generic format.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 D001 OICU 812 N 0/ 14 @ D002 000000 C (6) @ R003 000000 C (4) @ R004 000000 C (4) @ R005 000000 C (4) End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.5: List Clean Consist Screen

1) Type the L command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
By information:
L	Required. Lists the most current train in generic format.
L,*	Optional. Lists all trains.
L, Sequence #	Optional. Displays information for the specified sequence number.
By format:	Many formats no longer used
LC	Optional. COMPASS format. No Longer used.
LT	Optional. TCS format. No Longer used.
LT94	Optional. T94 format.
LF	Optional. Full consist format.

Each time you enter the L command, the APU-102 prompts you to select a C (Continuous) or P (Paused) screen display. Selecting the Continuous display scrolls through all of the requested information without stopping. Selecting (P)aused scrolls through the data one screen at a time.

2) Enter C or P.

If you selected Paused and there are more screens to display, the APU-102 prompts you to press <'C>' to change to Continuous display, press <ESC> to exit the list, or press any other key to continue the Paused display. This process continues until all the requested data has been displayed or a different selection is made.

If there are no additional screens, the APU102XP: Main prompt displays.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 2, 3, and 4 for header field definitions.

Optional Formats

The LC, LT, LF, and LT94 commands list train information in specific formats. Below are the optional formats and their command code.

List Clean Consist - Compass Format (LC)

The List Clean Consist - Compass Format command generates and displays a train consist listing in the COMPASS format. For information on Compass Record format processing, refer to Header and Tag Formats in 2.0 AEI Site Operation. For Compass Record header and tag formats, refer to Appendix B.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 4O2 1 00001S1996013116020001000003000000000000 05 OICU 812C0X 19 000000C0X 19 000000C0X 19 000000C0X AVI End List 0002

Figure 4.6: List Clean Consist - Compass Format Screen

List Clean Consist - TCS Format (LT)

The List Clean Consist - TSC Format (LT) generates and displays a train consist listing in the TCS format. For information on the TCS format processing, refer to Header and Tag Formats in 2.0 AEI Site Operation. For TSC header and tag formats, refer to Appendix B: Host Reporting Formats.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 =#@001000000test 199601311602002000003000000000000S 0000000G000216020030 7024 001D OICU 812 00000024 002D 000000 00000024 End List 0002 END

Figure 4.7: List Clean Consist - TCS Format Screen

List Clean Consist - Full Consist Format (LF)

The List Clean Consist - Full Consist Format (LF) command generates and displays a train consist listing in the Full Consist format. For information on the Full Consist format processing, refer to Header and Tag Formats in 2.0 AEI Site Operation. For Full Consist header and tag formats, refer to Appendix B: Host Reporting Formats.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Full Consist Listing Car EGC Car ID Ts Or Ax LenFT MPH Tr PC Pp A0 A1 Fuel(L) Spare --- --- ----------- -- -- --- ----- ---- -- -- -- --- --- ------- ------- 1 5 OICU000812 L A 6 61 24.7 - - - - 14 ------- ------- 2 5 ---------- U - 6 61 24.7 - - - - - ------- ------- 3 19 ---------- U - 4 62 24.7 - - - - - ------- ------- End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.8: List Clean Consist - Full Consist Format Screen

List Clean Consist - T94 Format (LT94, AAR standard S918A)

The List Clean Consist - T94 Format (LT94) generates and displays a train consist listing in the T94 format. T94 is the most common host reporting format. For information on T94 format processing, refer to Header and Tag Formats in 2.0 AEI Site Operation. For T94 header and tag formats, refer to Appendix B: Host Reporting Formats.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 AEM COMET00515011050206021602060N4110002GGS0E024024024??FN00307G02000030000024 RRE001D OICU000812A GLK00014240601 THI001OICU0000000812?????0000?00000000??????0?0014???? RTD2A453C29502020243252452058585858204E415300 RRE002D 0000000000U GNK00000240601 RRE003R 0000000000U GNK00000240401 RRE004R 0000000000U GNK00000240401 RRE005R 0000000000U GNK00000240401 EOC0000000378 End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.9: List Clean Consist - T94 Format Screen

Train Summary (S)

The Train Summary (S) command provides the train header and the equipment and tag summary without the consist information. A recap of the equipment that moved across the site is provided. This includes the number and types of equipment that went through the site as well as the number of tags read for some groups.

'*Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1* Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.10: Train Summary Screen

Type the S command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
S	Required. Summary of most recent train.
S, Sequence #	Optional. Summary for the specified sequence number
S,*	Optional. Summary for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header field definitions.

Data Fields

As a summary screen, only header fields displays.

System Health Summary (SHS)

The System Health Summary (SHS) command displays any trains that the APU-102 flags as having potential problems, performs a Reader Interface Self Test (RST) and, if not dialed in with the modem, performs a Modem Self Test (MST). The APU-102 monitors items such as antenna handshakes, wheel detector pulses, modem retries, etc. If a train shows up on the System Health Summary, it should be determined if a problem can be prevented before it happens.

APU102 SYSTEM HEALTH SUMMARY Condition Status Train #0070 Axle conversion error WARNING Train #0076 Axle conversion error WARNING 0 Failure(s), 2 Warning(s). End of report. APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.11: System Health Summary Screen

Type the SHS command and press <Enter>.

Header Fields

There are no header fields on this screen.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the System Health Summary screen.

Field	Description
Condition	Condition of the train. Lists the train sequence number and the diagnosed problem.
Status	Issues a “Warning” or “Failure” status indicating if the problem may be corrected or if system failure has occurred.
# Failure(s)	Lists number of APU-102 system failures.
# Warning(s)	Lists number of APU-102 system warnings.

System Information and Status (/) [Forward Slash]

The System Information and Status (/) command displays the software version, date, and file size. It also displays the available memory and disk space. The status of the Inter-track Communications (ITC), HBD, Scale, REDI, XTrack are displayed, if installed. The status indicator reports the presence of periodic heartbeat messages received from the other connected device.
This report may be updated as improvements are made to the AEI application.

'

Version Date/Time: "AP423.EXE" V4.23 9/2/1998 4:23:0 (180272bytes) Free Mem: 194160, Free Disk: 431104, Next Handle: 2, Free Handles: 15 ITC Status....... Not Installed Scale Status..... Not Installed REDI 1 Status.... Not Installed REDI 2 Status.... Not Installed REDI 3 Status.... Not Installed REDI 4 Status.... Not Installed

Figure 4.12: System Information and Status Screen Version < 5.1.1

Version Date/Time: "APU102.EXE" V5.1.1.102 4/11/2011 11:37:32 (bytes) Free Mem: 331,169,792, Free Disk: 85,196 KB ITC Status......... Not Installed. Scale Status....... Not Installed. MicroHBD Status.... Not Installed.

Figure 4.13: System Information and Status Screen Version 5.2+

Type the </> command (Forward Slash) and press <Enter>.

Header Fields

Refer to table 4-1 for header field definitions.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the System Information and Status screen.

Field	Description
Version Date/Time:	Software version, date, and file size.
Free Mem:	Available memory.
Free Disk:	Available disk space.
Next Handle	Next available file handle.
Free Handles	Number of handles available to open files.
ITC Status	Status of the Inter-track Communications (ITC).
Scale Status	Status of the scale.
REDI (1-4) Status	Status of the REDI port(s), if installed.
MicroHBD Status	Status of the MicroHBD, if installed.
XTrack Status	Status of all configured Tracks

Extended System Information and Status (//) [Double Forward Slash] ]

The Extended System Information and Status (//) command (Double Slash) displays debug and self diagnostic information in addition to the standard System Information. It varies from version to version and will not be detailed here.

Display Message Metrics (MM) Version 5.2+

The Display Message Metrics (MM) command displays the count for each system status message. Messages are from APUERROR.DAT file and correspond to messages in SYS report and reports sent to maintenance host. Remove the file "messmet.dat" to reset the Message Metrics count file.

===== Message Metrics ===== Unit Startup - User Abort - ********** Presence Startup 8 Presence Clear 8 Process Startup - ********** Pres Circuit Warnin 1 Aborted File Create -

Figure 4.14: Display Message Metrics Screen (partial) Version 5. 2+

Modem Self Test - Local Only (MST)

The Modem Self Test (MST) command checks the modem setup and operational ability. It does NOT test telephone line connectivity. It can only be run from the local port or telnet and will return the test results in the same format as the Reader Interface Self Test.

Modem Test Status ----------------------------------------------------------- ----- Modem Communications......................... OK Modem Carrier......................................... OK All Tests Passed....................................... NORMAL

Figure 4.15: Modem Self Test - Local Only Screen

Type the MST command and press <Enter>.

Data Fields

Field	Description
Modem Test:	Lists the type of modem test being run: Modem Communications and Modem Carrier.
Status	Displays the results of the modem tests.

Toggle Sensor Power (SP)

The Toggle Sensor Power (SP) command allows you to turn the power to the external sensor devices off and on (if the site is equipped with a sensor power relay or LVD-2000).

1) To turn external sensor power off, type the SP command and press <Enter>. The following message displays:

--------------------------------------- !! External sensor power is now OFF !! Press any key to turn power back on... ---------------------------------------

Figure 4.16: Toggle Sensor Power Message

2) Press any key to turn external sensor power back on. The following message will display.

“External sensor power is now ON”

Note: This usually causes spurious inputs the APU-102 perceives as site activity. The APU-102 may go into acquisition mode. It will timeout.

Terminate Recording (TR)

The Terminate Recording (TR) command terminates the APU-102’s recording of the current train.

1) Type the TR command and press <Enter>. The following message displays:

"This function will terminate recording of current train. Continue (Y/N)?"

2) Select Y(es) or N(o). The APU102XP: Main prompt redisplays.

Simulate Train (ST)

The Simulate Train (ST) command initiates a train test sequence for testing the reporting functions. The simulation cannot exercise the acquisition processes, but can perform post-processing functions and consist reporting. It is assigned a sequence number and will appear in the train directory just like an actual train. If it is undesirable to report simulated trains, a host reporting parameter can be modified to enable/disable reporting for each active session.

1) Type the ST command and press <Enter>. The APU-102 Main prompt re-displays.

2) Type D (or any of the available D command formats) to access the Directory command. The Directory screen displays the simulated train.

Simulate Maintenance Report (SM)

The Simulate Maintenance Report (SM) command causes the maintenance reporter process to initiate a maintenance transaction with the host by issuing a "No Activity" message to the system logger for the session you are logged into. If maintenance is enabled, it goes through its normal reporting processes. This function has no effect if the maintenance reporter is not activated.

No Activity" message has been logged. Maintenance report is now pending... APU102XP: Change 1>

Figure 4.17: Simulate Maintenance Report Screen

Type the SM command and press <Enter>.

Outbound Data Manager (ODM)

Outbound Data Manager is used in Distributed Processing Systems. AEI information from this APU-102 is transmitted to other “readerless” wayside systems, upstream on the same corridor, to match to axle data on those systems. This allows those systems to send tagged consists with defect data added to their respective hosts.

Refer to the APU103 Installation & Operation Manual' for additional information.

Inbound Data Manager (IDM) ]

Inbound Data Manager is used in Distributed Processing Systems. If this APU-102 was configured as a readerless APU (APU-103) it would be connected to wayside defect detector equipment. Axle data from the Defect Detector would be matched to AEI data received from downstream APU-102s. Its primary use is to show what trains from what remote sites are on the system, specifics about each train, and whether or not it has been matched to a local train.

Refer to the APU103 Installation & Operation Manual' for additional information.

Display Likely Matches (MAP)

MAP used in Distributed Processing Systems. If this APU-102 was configured as a readerless APU (APU-103) it would be connected to wayside defect detector equipment. The MAP command displays potential matches between trains received from downstream readers to local trains acquired by this APU-103.

Refer to the APU103 Installation & Operation Manual' for additional information.

Exit and Log Out (X)

The Exit and Log Out (X) command allows you to exit the current session and return to the Session Select menu.

1) Type the X command (or “5” if displayed as a choice) at the Session # prompt and press <Enter>. X works regardless of the version.

2) The system displays site name, the date and time, then logs out.

=== Dump Raw Data (DD) ===

The Dump Raw Data (DD) command dumps the raw data to the requesting terminal.

1) Type the DD command in one of the following formats.

Note: This command must be entered with one of the valid extensions.

Command Format	Description
DD(Extension)	Required. Raw data for the most recent train. Valid extensions: S Processing Summary F Full Composite Listing T Raw Tag Data C Axle-Car Conversion Data L Event Log W Wheel Event Log
DD(Extension), Sequence #	Optional. Raw data for the specified sequence number.
DD(Extension), *	Optional. Raw data for all trains.

Example: Type DDS,0002 to receive Processing Summary information for sequence number 0002.

If all screen information has displayed, the APU102XP: Main prompt displays. If more information is available, you are prompted to select Continuous (C) or Paused (P). The Continuous display screen scrolls all information about the requested train without stopping. The Paused display scrolls through the data one screen at a time.

2) Type C or P.

If you selected (P)aused and there are more screens to display, the APU-102 prompts you with an option to press <C> to change to Continuous display, press <ESC> to exit the list, or press any other key to continue the Paused display. This process continues until all the train data has been displayed or a different selection is made.

Optional Formats

The functionality of each Dump Raw Data command extension is described below.

Dump Data Processing Summary (DDS)

The Dump Data Processing Summary (DDS) command takes the raw data and sorts it into categories that you can easily identify and use. The information is divided into six groups excluding the train header and equipment and tag summary. The groups include the Train Summary Recap, the Axle Summary, the Speed summary, the Conversion Summary, the Tagged Equipment Summary, and the Reader Summary.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 05-02-11 Time: 09:02:35 ENG: OICU 812 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Site : test Lead Engine : ENG0000001 Locomotives : 2 Time : 16:02:01 01/31/96 Sequence # : 0001 Railcars : 3 Dir : LtoR (S) File ID : 00000001 Unknown : 0 Axle Summary Speed Summary Conversion Summary -------- ----------------- --------------------- WDA : 24 WDAB : 0 Average : 24 Status : GOOD WDB : 24 WDBA : 24 Maximum : 24 Lost Axles : 0 C On : 0 C Off: 48 Minimum : 24 Lost Tags : 0 Total : 24 Tagged Equipment Summary ---------------------------------- Locomotive : 0 Tractor : 0 Railcar : 0 Truck : 0 Container : 0 Dolly : 0 Trailer : 0 Non.Rev : 0 Chassis : 0 EOT : 0 Other : 0 Reader Summary --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tier Tags Read Avg Handshakes Pred Handshakes Performance Index ------- --0-- --1-- --0-- --1-- --0-- --1-- --0-- --1-- Tier 0 : 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 - Tier 1 : 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - Tier 2 : 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - Tier 3 : 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - End List 0001 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.18: Dump Data Processing Summary Screen

Type the DDS command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
DDS	Required. Summary of the most recent train.
DDS, Sequence #	Optional. Summary for the specified sequence number.
DDS,*	Optional. Summaries for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header descriptions on this screen.

Data Fields

The tables below define the data fields in the different sections on the Dump Data Processing Summary screen.

Train Summary Recap

Recaps information that identifies the train.

Field	Description
Site	Site name.
Time	Time and date the train entered the site.
Dir	Direction the train was moving.
Lead Engine	Lead engine’s tag number, if read.
Sequence #	Sequence number of the train.
File ID	Permanent file identification number that the APU-102 assigns the train.
Locomotives	Number of locomotives detected.
Railcars	Number of railcars detected.
Unknown	Number of units detected that did not fit into any recognizable pattern.

Axle Summary

Summarizes the axle count for the train.

Field	Description
WDA	Number of wheel counts received on Wheel Detector A. Includes forward and backing counts.
WDB	Number of wheel counts received on Wheel Detector B. Includes forward and backing counts.
C On	Number of “C - On” pulses received over the maximum required for the axle count. Should be 0.
Total	Total number of axles on the train.
WDAB	Number of wheel transitions from Wheel Detector A to Wheel Detector B.
WDBA	Number of wheel transitions from Wheel Detector B to Wheel Detector A.
C Off	Number of “C-Off” pulses received over the maximum required for the axle count. Zero-Speed transducers should = 0; Passive transducers should = total number of A and B pulses (because C-pulse not used).

Speed Summary

Summarizes the train’s speed as it passed the site.

Field	Description
Average	Average speed of the train as it passed the site.
Maximum	Fastest speed of the train as it passed the site.
Minimum	Slowest speed of the train as it passed the site.

Conversion Summary

Summarizes the train conversion.

Field	Description
Status	Status of the way the train correlation ended up. Good = All axles and tags correlated correctly. ERR1 = An error was found in the correlation of the car section of the train. ERR2 = An error was found in the correlation of the locomotive section of the train.
Lost Axles:	Count of axles that could not be associated with a recognizable axle pattern. It does not mean the system missed any axles.
Lost Tags:	Count of tags not associated with a car, locomotive, caboose or EOT device. Test Tags are counted in this group when system testing is being done. It does not mean the system missed any tags.

Tag Equipment Summary

Totals all tags that were read for the train grouped into the following categories:

Locomotive	Chassis	Non-Revenue
Railcar	Tractor	EOT
Container	Truck	Other
Trailer	Dolly

Reader Summary

Summarizes what AEI the readers saw while recording the train.

Field	Description
Tier	Tier on which the tag was read. 0 = railcar 1 = lower container 2 = upper container 3 = interference reader.
Tags Read	Number of tags read on each antenna where 0 = the near antenna and 1 = the far antenna.
Avg Handshakes	Average number of times the reader read each tag on each antenna where 0 = the near antenna and 1 = the far antenna.
Pred Handshakes	Predicted Handshakes. Number of handshakes the software predicts should be received based on the speed of the train and the width of the lobe.
Performance Index	Determines read performance based on the average handshakes and the predicted handshakes. Average handshakes X 100/predicted handshakes. Maximum = 999.

Dump Data Full Composite Listing (DDF)

The Dump Data Full Composite Listing (DDF) command begins with the standard train header information and continues with the “Composite AEI Listing.” This section is divided into tag-specific and non-tag-specific information for each car on the train. The DDF is a “first run” at processing the train. Further processing may occur before the final consist report is generated for transmission to the host.

Composite AEI Listing

+------------------ First Tag --------------++----------------- Second Tag --------------

Rec# Car EGC Car ID Ts Or Pc Ax LenFT MPH Di Tc Ti Hnd Pre Disqual P# EGC LenFT Ax Pc Ti Hnd Pre Disqual P# EGC LenFT Ax Pc

---- --- --- ----------- -- -- -- -- ----- ---- -- -- ---- --- --- ----------- -- --- ----- -- -- ----- --- --- ----------- -- --- ----- -- --

1 1 5 COMT000123 G A 1 6 69 3.8 1 2 R0F- 43 40 ----------- - 5 71 6 - L1R- 31 26 ----------- - 5 71 6 -

2 2 5 KCS000659 G B 1 6 66 3.5 1 2 L0F- 39 40 ----------- - 5 68 6 - R1R- 16 26 ----------- - 5 68 6 -

3 3 19 KCS125649 G A 1 4 64 2.7 1 2 R0F- 64 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 - L1R- 46 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

4 4 19 TTZX855310 G A 1 4 73 1.8 1 2 R0F- 90 60 ----------- - 19 79 4 - L1R- 11 80 ----------- - 19 79 4 -

5 5 19 KCS711108 G B 1 4 [100] 1.1 1 2 L0F- 129 120 --L-------- - 19 79 4 - R1R- 36 255 --L-------- - 19 79 4 -

6 6 19 UTLX025459 G A 1 4 42 1.5 1 2 R0F- 93 120 ----------- - 19 43 4 - L1R- 59 80 ----------- - 19 43 4 -

7 7 19 MSRC004330 G B 1 4 62 1.8 1 2 L0F- 95 120 ----------- - 19 67 4 - R1R- 6 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

8 8 19 GMSR040435 G A 1 4 64 2.5 1 2 R0F- 87 60 ----------- - 19 67 4 - L1R- 29 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

9 9 19 KCS125602 G A 1 4 66 3.1 1 2 R0F- 59 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 - L1R- 35 26 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

10 10 19 KCS129103 G A 1 4 64 3.2 1 2 R0F- 48 30 ----------- - 19 67 4 - L1R- 27 26 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

11 11 19 KCS129279 G A 1 4 65 3.4 1 2 R0F- 59 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 - L1R- 38 40 ----------- - 19 67 4 -

12 11 6 KCS925804 G - - - - 3.4 1 1 -0-- 28 34 ----------- - 6 - - -

End List 1349

END

Figure 4.19: Dump Data Full Composite Listing Screen

Type the DDF command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
DDF	Required. Composite information for the most recent train.
DDF, Sequence #	Optional. Composite information for the specified sequence number.
DDF,*	Optional. Composite information for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header descriptions on this screen.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the Dump Data Full Composite Listing screen.

Note: Some communication programs do not support 142 character display width and will word wrap or truncate at 80 (or 136) characters. DDF is best viewed by capturing or logging the display and viewing the file offline at 142 characters width.

Full Composite Listing

Field

Description

Rec#

Record number assigned by the APU-102.

Car

Location of the equipment in the train with zero (0) being the first car.

EGC

The EGC type of the equipment based on the axle pattern or tag.

AAR Value	Description
1	Railcar Cover
4	Train Number Tag
5/37*	Locomotive *5 is static tag, 37 is dynamic tag
6	End-of Train Device
8	Generator Set
10	Intermodal Container
14	Reserved (Formerly Non-Revenue Rail)
17	Tractor (Power)
18	Straight Truck
19	Railcar (Includes non-revenue railcars)
20	Dolly
21	Trailer
24	Rail Compatible Multi-Modal Equipment
27	Chassis
28	Passive Alarm Tag
31	Experimental User/Other

Car ID

Owners code (initials) and equipment number.

Ts

Tag status for that piece of equipment.

G =Both sides tagged correctly.

R =Right side tag was not read or missing.

L = Left side tag was not read or missing.

M =The car ID of the tags did not match.

U = Untagged.

E = Extra tag.

Or

Orientation of the equipment with A or B as the leading end.

Pc

Platform count for that piece of equipment based on the axles. This pertains only to multi-platform articulated and fixed draw-bar cars such as cars that carry cargo containers.

Ax

Axle count for that piece of equipment.

LenFT

Length of the car in feet based on the axles. Stopping does affect this field. Any undetermined lengths over 99 feet will be shown as [100].

MPH

Speed the car was traveling through the site. This is the average speed of all the axles.

Di

Direction recorded for that piece of equipment.

Tc

Number of tags that were read.

Tag Details

Information listed for the first and second tags read for each car. Information based on tag information and how the APU-102 interpreted it.

Field	Description
Ti	Tag information. First digit represents the tag that was read. (L=Left; R=Right) Second digit represents the antenna that read the tag. (0 or 1) Third digit represents the orientation of the car.-(F=Front; R=Rear) Fourth digit is the tier of the intermodal tag. (T = Top; B = Bottom)
Hnd	Number of handshakes for that tag. The number of times the reader read the tag.
Disqual	List of any reasons that the tag and the car information did not match or a reason that the tag is invalid.
	I - Track Interference O - Invalid Tag Orientation P - Illegal Position M - Multiple Antenna L - Length Mismatch D - Platform Code Mismatch	A - Axle Mismatch C - Inter track Canceled E - ECG Mismatch T - Inter track Comm Failed F - Invalid Format
P#	Platform code of a multi-platform car determined by the software based on Orientation. This pertains to multi-platform articulated and fixed draw-bar cars such as cars that carry cargo containers. A single platform car does not have a platform code.
EGC	The EGC type of the equipment based on the tag programming.
	05 = Locomotive 06 = End of Train device 10 = Intermodal Container 14 = Non-Revenue Railcar 17 = Tractor	19 = Railcar 20 = Dolly 21 = Trailer 27 = Chassis 05 = Dynamic Locomotive
	Note: For a complete list of all possible EGC codes, see the EGC field definition in the Full Composite Listing section or the AAR, S918A specification.
LenFT	Length of the car in feet based on the tag programming. (Stopping does not affect this field as it is read from the tag)
Ax	Axle count for that piece of equipment based on the tag programming.
Pc	Platform code for that piece of equipment based on the tag programming. This pertains to multi-platform articulated and fixed draw-bar cars such as cars that carry cargo containers. A single platform car does not have a platform code, but are sometimes programmed erroneously.

Dump Data Raw Tag Data (DDT)

The Dump Data Raw Tag Data (DDT) command displays raw tag data, which is the uncoded information as read by the APU-102. After the normal heading, there are five groups of information in this listing.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 01-31-96 Time: 16:02:35 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Raw AVI Listing # MS EGC ID RAW TAG --- ------- --- --------- ---------------------------------------------------- 001 00000063 D ENG 000001 #*E<)P $2RE XXXX NAS&13:58:01.41 09/04/92%00-0-FF-F End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.20: Dump Data Raw Tag Data

Type the DDT command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
DDT	Required. Tags for the most recent train.
DDT, Sequence #	Optional. Tags for the specified sequence number.
DDT,*	Optional. Tags for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header definitions on this screen.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the Dump Data Raw Tag Data screen.

Field	Description
#	Sequence number. Order in which the tags were read by the APU-102.
MS	Time in milliseconds that the event occurred in relation to the start of the train.
EGC	EGC code. Equipment group code letter from the tag.
ID	Equipment ID. Decoded owner code (initials) and equipment number.
RAW TAG	Raw, undecoded tag data as read from the AEI reader. Also includes any appended reader data such as time and date, antenna number, and handshakes.

Dump Data Axle-Car Conversion Data (DDC)

The Dump Data Axle-Car Conversion Data (DDC) command lists the standard header and then breaks down each car by axle information only.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0002 Date: 01-31-96 Time: 16:02:35 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Car-Axle Listing Rec# Car# Plat# Start Ax. End Ax. Axle Count Start Time End Time Type ----- ----- ------ ---------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ---- 1 0 - 0 5 6 0 1303 5 2 1 - 6 11 6 1715 3019 5 3 2 - 12 15 4 3430 4848 19 4 3 - 16 19 4 5145 6563 19 5 4 - 20 23 4 6861 8278 19 End List 0002 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.21: Dump Data Axle-Car Conversion Data

Type the DDC command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
DDC	Required. Cars for the most recent train.
DDC, Sequence #	Optional. Cars for the specified sequence number.
DDC,*	Optional. Cars for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header definitions on this screen.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the Dump Data Axle-Car Conversion Data screen.

Field	Description
Rec#	Record number assigned by the APU-102.
Car#	Location of the equipment in the train with zero (0) being the first car.
Plat#	Number of the platform within the car. Articulated cars are divided into platforms that are grouped into one (1) car.
Start Ax.	Axle number in the train that the APU-102 used to begin the car with. The first axle of a train is always zero (0).
End Ax.	Axle number in the train that the APU-102 used to end the car with.
Axle Count	Total axles in the car.
Start Time	Time in the train that the APU-102 identified the first axle of the car. The start time of the first axle is always zero (0).
End Time	Time in the train that the APU-102 identified the last axle of the car.
Type	EGC code of the car as identified by the axles only.

Dump Data Wheel Event Log (DDW)

The Dump Data Wheel Event Log (DDW) command lists transducer activity for the most recent train, all available trains, or a specific train.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0001 Date: 01-31-96 Time: 16:02:01 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :05-02-11 09:04:52/09:05:01 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Rec# Tick Count Disp Type Dir +C Pres? ---- ------------ -------- ---- --- --- ----- 1 0 0 B 0 0 Y 2 22 22 A 0 0 Y 3 137 115 B 0 0 Y 4 160 23 A 0 0 Y 5 274 114 B 0 0 Y 6 297 23 A 0 0 Y 7 1029 732 B 0 0 Y 8 1051 22 A 0 0 Y © for continuous display, (ESC) to exit or any other key to continue

Figure 4.22: Dump Data Wheel Event Log Screen

Type the DDW command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
DDW	Required. Transducer activity for the most recent train.
DDW, Sequence #	Optional. Transducer activity by specific sequence number.
DDW,*	Optional. Transducer activity for all available trains.

Header Fields

Refer to tables 4-1 through 4-3 for header definitions on this screen.

Data Fields

The table below defines the data fields on the Dump Data Wheel Event Log screen.

Field	Description
Rec#	Number assigned to each wheel event.
Tick Count	Incremental time elapsed from the beginning of wheel event recording to the current specified event.
Disp	Time elapsed between one wheel event and the next.
Type	Identifies “A” or “B” segment wheel event.
Dir	Direction of train movement.
+C	Identifies presence of “C” pulse.
Pres?	Identifies state of presence circuit during that axle event

Display Parameters (DP)

The Display Parameters (DP) command displays a sub-menu of all the APU-102 parameter settings. This function is identical to the Display Parameters function in the Supervisory Menu, except passwords are not displayed. Logging into Session 1 gives access to all parameters including the other session parameters. Acquisition and hardware configuration of the equipment is also accessible to Session 1. Logging into other sessions gains access only to that session’s parameters. The Dump parameters (D) option displays at the bottom of all screens within the Display Parameters menu. The parameter dump can be captured to an ASCII file and later restored to the system using the Edit Parameters (EP) function in the Supervisory Menu.

Note: Version 5.1.1B103 has added capability of dumping parameters to an on-board file.

Display Parameters - 1. Session1 2. Session2 3. Session3 4. Session4 5. LocalSupport 6. RemoteSupport 7. Acquisition 8. Ports 9. DiskManager 10. TimeZoneControl 11. DaylightSavings 12. SysDiags 13. DebugFlags 14. NetMenu 15. SupportThreads 16. MoreSessions [D]ump parameters, e[X]it >

Figure 4.23: Display Parameters Menu Screen

All options may not be available depending on software version

1) Type the DP command and press <Enter>.

2) Enter one of the parameter options (1-16) at the screen prompt. Enter any sub-menu options to view the desired parameters.

3) To initiate a parameter dump, type D and press <Enter>. The APU-102 will prompt you to press <Enter> to start the dump. This gives you an opportunity to start your capture file before starting the dump. The dump can be run from any level where the “[D]ump parameters” prompt shows on the bottom of the screen.

If 5.1.1B103 or later you can capture your parameter dump to a file on-board the APU-102. This file can be downloaded after completion using a more reliable transfer protocol (such as ZMODEM) Type DF and press <Enter>. (The DF option might not be displayed on the prompt) You will be prompted to supply an on-board file name.

Progress of either dump mode will be displayed.

4) Type X and press <Enter> to go up one level, but only when the “e[X]it” prompt shows on the bottom of the screen.

Press <ESC> to go up one level at any time.

Change to Supervisory Menu (C)

The Supervisory Menu (C) is submenu of the System Menu and can only be accessed with the proper authority and password. The password assigned for access to the Supervisory Menu may or may not be the same as the System Menu password. It is recommended that the password for the two menus be different in order to limit the number of people that can make changes to the parameters or reset the system. Main Menu commands are accessible from the Supervisor menu.

1) Type the C command at the APU102XP: Main prompt. The date, time, and password field display.

2) Type the designated Supervisory Menu password and press <Enter>. Asterisks (*) display as you type the characters.

3) Type your name and press <Enter> at the Enter Your Name prompt. If the password was entered correctly, the “Welcome to” message displays and the cursor appears at the APU102XP: Change prompt.

4) Type <?> and press <Enter>. The Supervisory Menu displays.

Tip	Entering the supervisory password at the initial log on screen will log directly to the Supervisory Menu (version 5.10+).

For a screen example and information on moving around the Supervisory Menu, refer to the Supervisory Menu section later in this article.

Display I/O Information (I)

The Display I/O Information (I) command displays the state of the Input/Output (I/O) in a real time mode.

APU102 I/O Status Display -------------------------
Block	#	Label	I/O	State >	Block	#	Label	I/O	State
-----	--	---------	---	------	+	-----	--	---------	---	------
Main	7	PresIn	I	Clear >	Main	9	PresOut	O	Clear
Main	15	DTrkPres	I	Clear >	Main	16	DTrkPres	O	Clear
----	--	WDA	I	0 >	Aux1	7	ClkSync	O	1
----	--	WDB	I	0 >	Aux!	9	WatchDog	O	1
Aux1	5	WDC	I	0 >	Aux2	9	SensorPwr	O	On
Aux2	1	WDD	I	0 >	Aux2	11	SpareOut	O	1
----	--	VTP R0,A0	I	Off >	----	--	RFOn R0,A0	O	Off
----	--	VTP R0,A1	I	Off >	----	--	RFOn R0,A1	O	Off
----	--	VTP R1,A0	I	On >	----	--	RFOn R1,A0	O	Off
----	--	VTP R1,A1	I	On >	----	--	RFOn R1,A1	O	Off
Aux2	7	VTP R2,A0	I	Off >	Aux2	15	RFOn R2,A0	O	On
Aux2	5	VTP R2,A1	I	Off >	Aux2	13	RFOn R2,A1	O	On
Main	11	24VAC	I	Fail >	----	--	Sys LED	O	On
Aux1	3	Progrmble	I	Clear >	----	--	Sys Button	I	Out
----	--	RsrfcSens	I	1 >	----	--	SW3 Button	I	Out
Aux2	3	24VDC	I	Ok >	----	--	SW2 Button	I	Out
----	--	Phone Sel	O	Line 1 >	----	--	SW1 Button	I	Out

Figure 4.24: APU102 I/0 Status Display Screen

Type the I command in one of the following formats and press <Enter> at the APU102XP: Main prompt.

Command Format	Description
I	Required. Displays the standard I/O.
I,C	Optional. Displays configurable inputs and counters, if present.

There are no special inputs configured. There are no special counters configured. There are no alarms configured. APU102XP: Main 1>_

Figure 4.25: I,C Command Display (No Inputs, Counters, or Alarms Configured)

Header Fields

This screen has no standard header fields.

Data Fields

The following table defines the data fields on the APU102 I/0 Status Display screen.

Field	Description
Block	Connection block for DC power, wheel detectors, and AC monitoring or input/output channels. (Green connector blocks on bottom of APU-102)
#	Block pin number.
Label	Name for input or output signal.
I/O	Indicates whether the signal is an input or an output. (I or O)
State	The condition of the signal.

=== Train Logger Reports (TL) ===

Using the Train Logger Reports (TL) command with a valid extension displays a log of train related events, consist host transaction events, and maintenance host transaction events for a specific train or all trains. The displayed information defaults to the most recent train. Type the TL command in one of the following formats:

Command Format	Description
TL(Extension)	Required. Command code followed by the selected extension. Valid extensions: T = Train related events. C = Consist host transaction events. M = Maintenance host transaction events.
TL(Extension), Sequence #	Optional. Transaction events for a specific sequence number.
TL(Extension),*	Optional. Transaction events for all trains.

Optional Formats

Below are the optional formats and their command code.

Train Log - Train Events (TLT)

The Train Log - Train Events (TLT) command lists the standard train header followed by an event log listing events associated with the train selected. Use this command to determine if anything occurred to affect the consist and to dump an event log associated with the train. Except for specific messages that are always logged in the train log, this information is only available if enabled with the DiskManager.TrainLogEnable parameter. (See below for list of these messages that are always on.) The format of the listing is similar to that viewed with the SYS command in the Supervisory Menu.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0005 Date: 02-22-96 Time: 16:46:06 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :00-00-00 00:00:00/00:00:00 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 96-02-22 16:45:54 REMOTE 0005 ST Function name 96-02-22 16:45:56 RECORD 0005 Record Complete 0000 0276 96-02-22 16:46:07 RECORD 0005 Simulated Event 0000 0000 96-02-22 16:46:10 RECORD 0005 Presence Clear 0018 0005 End List 0005 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.26: Train Log - Train Events Screen

The following messages are always logged in the system log, regardless of the parameter setting.

Pres Circuit Failure
Pres Circuit Warning
Wheel Det Failure
Wheel Det Warning
Antenna Failure
Antenna Fail Warning
Extern Com Failure
Extern Com Warning
AEI Reader Failure
AEI Reader Restored

Train Log - Consist Host Transaction Events (TLC)

Lists the communications events that occurred as the APU-102 reported the specified train(s) to the host. Log is maintained relative to the train sequence when communications occur (time period from the last train to completion of this train). If no log is present, host transaction logging is probably turned off or consist communications did not occur during the logging period. This information is available only if the AEIReportOpts.TransactionLogger parameter is enabled for the specific session. Set this parameter to 0 to turn host report logging off.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0005 Date: 02-22-96 Time: 16:46:06 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :00-00-00 00:00:00/00:00:00 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Event log file not found. End List 0005 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.27: Train Log - Consist Host Transaction Events Screen

(Usually disabled so log file doesn’t exist)

Train Log - Maintenance Host Transaction Events (TLM)

Lists the communications events that occurred as the APU-102 reported maintenance information around the time of the current train to the maintenance host. Log is maintained relative to the train sequence when communications occur (time period from the last train to completion of this train). If no log is present, host report logging is probably turned off or maintenance host communications did not occur during the logging period. Set this parameter to 0 to turn maintenance report logging off. This information is available only if the MaintReportOpts.TransactionLogger parameter is enabled for the specific session.

Nicholson Ave MP: 0000.0 Station 00001 Reader 1 Train Seq #0005 Date: 02-22-96 Time: 16:46:06 ENG: ENG 1 Dir: S MPH: 024 Axles: 0024 WDA = 024 WDB = 024 WDAB = 000 WDBA = 024 HOST REPORT: ON : * :00-00-00 00:00:00/00:00:00 Loco Cnt: 02 Loco Tags: 01 Loco Xtags: 01 Car Cnt: 003 Car Tags: 000 Car Xtags: 003 Container: 000 Chassis: 000 Trailer: 000 Lost Axles: 000 Lost Tags: 000 Other Tags: 00 Event log file not found. End List 0005 END APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.28: Train Log - Maintenance Host Transaction Events

(Usually disabled so log file doesn’t exist)

Pass-through to Port (PT)

This function allows the operator to establish a connection directly to the port specified in the port parameter file if it is not in use by another process.

1) Type the PT command in the following format:

Command Format	Description
PT	Required. Command code.
Port parameter filename	Required. The parameter filename of the port.

The following message displays:

Remote passthru session established. Press <ESC C> to terminate session.

2) Press <Esc> then uppercase <C> to terminate. If idle, the session automatically terminates after five minutes. The following message displays:

Remote passthru session terminated. APU102XP: Main 1>

Command Examples:

PT,$REMPORT.DAT - Connect to the modem port.

PT,$LOCPORT.DAT - Connect to the external LOCAL port.

PT,AVI1PORT.DAT - Connect to the reader 0 port.

PT,AVI2PORT.DAT - Connect to the reader 1 port.

PT,AUX1PORT.DAT - Connect to the external AUX DATA-1 port.

PT,AUX2PORT.DAT - Connect to the external AUX DATA-2 port.

PT,NETMODEM,IP - Connect to the another port on the network.

PT,ETHERNET,IP - Connect to the another port on the network.

Pass-through to Reader (AMT)

The Pass-through to Reader (AMT) command allows you connect directly to the reader card and, if necessary, make changes to the reader card programming. This command should not be used without knowledge of the APU-102 software and the AI1200 reader card command set. All reader related commands will not operate if the reader is currently servicing a train.

1) Type the AMT command in the following format:

Command Format	Description
AMT	Required. Command code.
0-2	Required. The 1-digit reader number.

The following message displays:

Remote passthru session established. Press <ESC C> to terminate session.

2) Press <Esc> then uppercase <C> to terminate the session. If idle, the session automatically terminates after five minutes. The following message displays:

Remote passthru session terminated. APU102XP: Main 1>

Check Tag Sequence (CT)

The Check Tag Sequence (CT) command provides a way of verifying that the antennas, RF unit, and reader card are working correctly. When using the CT command locally and the Sonalert is on, you hear a beep when each check-tag is read and visually, the appropriate reader’s LOCK LED will light.

Check Tag [Reader: 0] [Antenna: 0] [Status : OK]

Check Tag Data: 0000000000000 00&12:54:09.17 05/31/95

Check Tag [Reader: 0] [Antenna: 1] [Status : OK]

Check Tag Data: 1111111111111 00&12:54:10.47 05/31/95

Reader #1 is not in current configuration.

Reader #2 is not in current configuration.

Figure 4.29: Check Tag Sequence Screen

Type the CT command in one of the following formats and press <Enter>:

Command Format	Description
CT	Required. Command code.
0 - 2, or *	Required. Selected reader number. The asterisk (*) specifies all readers.
0, 1, or *	Required. Selected antenna number. The asterisk (*) specifies all antennas.

Example: Type CT,0,* to activate the Check Tag Sequence for the first reader, both antennas.

NOTE	A check tag must be installed inside at least one antenna per track covered. It may not indicate a failure if a failure message is returned from the antenna not containing the check tag.

Initialize Reader (IR)

The Initialize Reader (IR) command initializes the Amtech reader hardware. It resets all the reader commands to the required APU-102 settings. Even if the communication parameters have been changed, the APU-102 searches all the available communication parameters to connect to the reader. Using the IR command is very helpful if the user cannot connect to the reader or there appears to be a problem with the reader card. With one command you may choose to initialize one reader or all readers.

Type the IR command in the following format:

Command Format	Description
IR	Required. Command code.
0-2, *	Required. 1-digit reader number (0-2) or asterisk (*) for all readers.

Example: Type IR, 0 to initialize reader number 0.

The following message displays the selected reader (or readers):

Reader #0 initialization complete.

APU102XP: Main 1>

Figure 4.30: Initialize Reader Screen

Activate Reader RF (RFON)

The Activate Reader RF (RFON) command is a diagnostic tool that allows you to activate the RF of a reader or antenna. Either antenna may be turned on individually or together. Only one reader can be activated at a time.

1) Type the RFON command in the following format:

Command Format	Description
RFON	Required. Command code.
0-2	Required. 1-digit Amtech reader number.
0-1 or *	Required. 1-digit antenna number or asterisk (*) for all antennas.

Example: Type RFON, 0, * to activate the RF for reader 0 and all antennas.

The APU-102 displays the following message stating what has been turned on and that it is waiting for the antenna to read a tag.

APU102XP: Main 1>rfon,0,*

---------------------------------------

RF Is ON [Reader: 0] [Antenna: 0 & 1].

Press any key to turn RF off...

---------------------------------------

#*C2??$@:U2H-(4&< NAS&16:52:39.91 12/28/98%00-1-06-F

#*C2?0$K8X2G.1=”$ NAS&16:52:59.73 12/28/98%00-0-00-F

#FC$L $&<HAD NAS&16:53:13.74 12/28/98%00-1-05-F

Waiting for tag...

Flushing Tags...

RF Is OFF.

APU102XP: Main 1>

After a tag is read, the raw (un-decoded) tag information displays.

2) Press any key to remove the tag data from the system and turn off the RF. The following message displays:

Flushing tags.....

RF Is OFF.

Reader Interface Self Test (RST)

Use the Reader Interface Self Test (RST) command to determine if the APU-102 can communicate with any of the readers installed in the system. This screen displays the type of tests and the test results. This can be extremely valuable when troubleshooting a site that is not reading tags. It does NOT activate the RFID subsystem.

AI1200 Reader Test Status

---------------------------------------------------------------

Reader 0: Communications............................. OK

Reader 0, Antenna 0: Rf Control Line................. OK

Reader 0, Antenna 1: Rf Control Line................. OK

Reader 0, Antenna 0: Antenna Handshake Line.......... OK

Reader 0, Antenna 1: Antenna Handshake Line.......... OK

All Tests Passed........ ........................ NORMAL

Figure 4.31: Reader Interface Self Test Screen

Type the RST command in one of the following formats and press <Enter>:

Command Format	Description
RST	Required. Command code.
0-2, *	Required. Selected reader number or asterisk (*) to indicate all readers.

Example: Type RST, 2 to test the communication between the APU-102 and reader number 2.

Data Fields

Field	Description
AI1200 Reader Test	Displays the reader number (0-3) and the type of test being reported.
Status	Displays the results of the test.

Print Match List (MA)

Print Match List (MA) is used in Distributed Processing Systems. Any time a new local train is recorded, the software must scan all trains it received from other sites that are within a defined “time window” looking for matches.

Refer to the APU103 Installation & Operation Manual' for additional information.

Compare Two Trains (CMP)

Compare Two Trains (CMP) is a diagnostic tool used in Distributed Processing Systems. It does a car-by-car comparison of 2 trains to help determine why a match was not found.

Refer to the APU103 Installation & Operation Manual' for additional information.

Main Help Screen (?)

Type ? to re-display the current menu screen.

Confidence Logic Parameters (CNF)

This function displays how the Confidence Logic Parameters are configured for the current session. Changes are made in the appropriate session’s AEI Report Option parameters.

AEI CONFIDENCE LOGIC PARAMETERS

The following parameters are used to filter AEI data from outgoing consists

based on software comparisons between AEI tag information and axle generated

car information.

Current Settings

------------------------------------------------

Default Confidence Level : 3

Double Track Active Confidence Level : 2

ITC Failure Confidence Level : 1

Conditional Options Confidence Level Options

----------------------------------- -------------------------------------

D - Default. Used when no abnormal 0 - Tags are not reported.

conditions exist. 1 - Tag is reported only if both left

T - Double Track Active. Used when and right tags were read.

train is active on adjacent track. 2 - Single tags are reported only if

F - Intertrack Communications Failure. no discrepancies exist between

Used when APU cannot access data car and tag information.

on adjacent track's APU. 3 - All tags are reported.

Supervisory Menu

Overview

The Supervisory Menu allows you to change parameters, run diagnostic tests, and reset the APU-102. It is password-protected and should only be used by persons authorized to make parameter changes that are vital to the APU-102. Note: Main Menu commands (and help) are accessible from the Supervisory Menu.

APU102

SUPERVISORY MENU

HR Host Reporting Options | *MR Master System Reset

*EMS Edit Message Status | *SR System Status Reset

*VM Version Maintenance | RMS Reset Maintenance Sequence

SYS System Status Info | *R Reboot Unit

DIR Directory Listing | *WT Watchdog Test

TYPE Type a File | ZSEND Zmodem Send File(s)

ZREC Zmodem Receive File(s) | ZSENDMA Zmodem Train and Matched Files

ZRECR Zmodem Receive Restart | XSEND Xmodem Send File

XREC Xmodem Receive File | XSEND1K Xmodem1K Send File

ZPUT Local ethernet file xfer | ZGET Local ethernet file xfer

IPCONFIG Check network Settings | PING Packet Internet Groper

*T Set Date/Time | RA Reassociate all Trains

X Exit to Main Menu | SHELL Dos Command

*RHS Run Hardware Setup | MAIN? Main Menu Help

EP Edit Parameters | ? This Screen

CLEAN System cleanup |

For help on a command, enter the command followed by a '?'

All main menu commands are available as well, type MAIN? for help

* - Available to Session #1 Only

Figure 4.32: Supervisory Menu

Menu may vary depending on AEI Application version. If not detailed in this text, refer to the on-board help.

1) Type the C command at the APU102XP: Main prompt from the System Menu screen. The APU-102 requests password entry.

2) Type the Supervisory Menu password and press <Enter>. If you enter an invalid password, the “Invalid Password” message displays.

3) Type your name and press <Enter>. A “Welcome To” message displays, followed by the APU102XP: Change prompt.

4) Type <?> and press <Enter> to display the Supervisory Menu.

The Supervisory Menu is the same for all sessions except the items with the asterisk (*). These items are only accessible from if logged into Session 1. The information displays in the format selected for that particular session.

Supervisory Menu Screens

Host Reporting Options (HR)

The Host Reporting Options (HR) command displays or changes host reporting with several different options. All are specific to the session you are logged into.

1) To view or change Host Reporting options, select one of the following command format options and press <Enter>.

Command Format	Description
HR	Required. Displays current host reporting status, either “Activated” or “Deactivated”. This command does not change the status of the host reporting option.
HR,OFF	Optional. Turns off host reporting. This command suspends reporting of any train information to host system. New train entries will be stored with a report status in the train directory of “N”, for NO report sent.
HR,INI	Optional. Initialize or change the host password for COMPASS reports.
HR,ON,N	Optional. Activate host reporting; report only new trains.
HR,ON,A	Optional. Activate host reporting; report all trains.
HR,ON,#	Optional. Activate host reporting with Age Threshold. # = Age Threshold in hours (0-9).
HR,####	Optional. Requests re-transmission of a particular train. #### = Sequence number of the requested train. By entering a sequence number after the HR command, the requested train sequence number is placed in the queue for reporting. This feature will not operate unless host reporting is enabled and the train falls within reporting options.
HR,NOW	Suppresses reporting wait times from consist and maintenance processes and causes immediate transmissions of pending reports. (Version 5.10B2 or later)

A screen message displays the action taken on the Host Reporting Option. The following example shows a screen display if HR is entered.

APU102XP: Change 1>hr

*********** Host Reporting Activated ***********

APU102XP: Change 1>

Edit Message Status (*EMS)

The Edit Message Status (EMS) command allows you to remotely change (enable or disable) the reporting status of messages in maintenance reports. Some critical messages are always logged and cannot be disabled with this function. This function has no effect on the messages appearing in the system status log.

MSG #000: Unit Startup ENABLED