ProCS™

Product Configuration Software

Installation and Operating Manual

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Jupiter Avionics Corporation
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Kelowna BC
V1Y 4N7 Canada
Tel: +1 778 478 2232
Toll-Free: 1 855 478 2232
www.jupiteravionics.com
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Copyright 2013 Jupiter Avionics Corp.

All rights reserved

Jupiter Avionics Corporation (JAC) permits a single copy of this manual to be printed or downloaded for the express
use of an installing agency. Any such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this
copyright notice. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Except as described
above, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any
storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of JAC.

IMPORTANT:

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

To confirm the current revision status of this manual, visit the JAC website:
www.jupiteravionics.com

RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision Rev Date Description ECR
A Jan 2013 Initial Release 1778
B Sep 2014 Updated at Version v0.13.1 2814
C Oct 2015 Updated at version v0.30.0 3810

Prepared : Checked: Approved:

JAC JAC
11-27-15 11-27-15
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 System Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features Overview............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2.1 Configuration Cabling Requirements ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Using ProCS™ To Create Custom Avionics Equipment .................................................................................. 1
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Software Installation Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.3.1 Download .exe File ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3.2 Download .ex_ File ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.3 ProCS™ Installation ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.4 ProCS™ Familiarization ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Cable Connections ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Driver for Cable CAB-USB-0002 .............................................................................................................. 7
2.4.2 COM Port Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.3 Changing the ProCS COM Port ................................................................................................................ 8
2.4.4 Establishing Communication .................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3 – OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Launching the Software .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Initial ProCS™ Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1 Toolbar ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.2 Console .................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.3 Status bar................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3.4 Products Window .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3.5 Editing Windows ..................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.6 Saving Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.7 Compare or Display/Print Configuration Data ........................................................................................ 18
SECTION 4 – ORDERING A CUSTOM UNIT ................................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Ordering a Custom Unit .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.1 Launching the Software .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Specifying the Product Configuration ..................................................................................................... 19

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION
1.1 System Overview

Product Configuration Software (ProCS™) is available to enable the installer to configure all the necessary level
settings and options into Jupiter Avionics Corporation (JAC) avionics equipment.

The software guides the installer through a logical series of steps so that every aspect of the configuration parameters
is covered.

1.2 Features Overview

Connection from the computer to the JAC device is made using adapter cables. Refer to section 1.2.1.

Access to the JAC device is via a 3.5mm jack socket. This may be labelled i/o or ♫/io on products with a faceplate
or user controls. Refer to the product manual to confirm the location on other JAC products. The socket may be
located on the main panel (for panel mount devices), beside the main connector (remote mount) or on one side of the
wireless JAC device. This means that modification of any operating parameters can be achieved without
disconnecting or removing the device from the aircraft.

The software also makes it simple to keep records of configuration specifics for different customers or missions.

1.2.1 Configuration Cabling Requirements

To configure a JAC product, it is necessary to load the Product Configuration Software ProCS™ onto a Windows-
based computer as described in section 2.3 of this manual.

The cables in Cabling Option 1 below are provided as part of the Dealer Kit (JAC Part No. DLR-KIT) that is available
to approved installers. The cable in Cabling option 2 may be purchased from JAC. For full connection information,
refer to section 2.4. To determine if one or both of these options may be used, refer to the ProCS Setup line(s) for the
specific device under consideration. (Normally, option 1 must be used for programming a JA95 or JRAC series Audio
controller.)

The cables required to configure the products are not usually included with the avionics equipment. Refer to the JAC
website – jupiteravionics.com/producttestequipment for details of the available cables.

Cabling option 1:

Quantity Description JAC Part #

1 USB A to RS232 9-Pin Cable CAB-USB-0002
1 Configuration Cable JA99-001
Cabling option 2:

Quantity Description JAC Part #

1 USB A Male to RS232 3.5mm Plug CAB-USB-0006

1.3 Using ProCS™ To Create Custom Avionics Equipment

The ProCS™ software can be used to specify all the desired features when ordering new avionics equipment from
JAC (see section 4), or to change the operating parameters of an existing unit. This, together with JAC’s field-
changeable illuminated legends, means that dealer inventory can be considerably reduced, as each unit can be
modified to suit multiple customers and many different mission configurations.

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SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION
2.1 Introduction

This section contains installation information for the ProCS™ (Product Configuration Software) from Jupiter Avionics
Corporation (JAC).

2.2 System Requirements

The ProCS™ software requires a PC or laptop running Windows 7® or higher. The appearance of the screens may
vary depending on the Windows version and personalization.

Note: The description below is based upon Windows 7. Any known differences for use with Windows 8 or 10
will be described as an additional note with the Windows logos:

2.3 Software Installation Procedures

The ProCS™ application can be found on the Jupiter Avionics website – www.jupiteravionics.com/productsoftware.

Download .exe file

Download .ex_ file

Follow this link to view configuration cables.

Links to PDF files.

2.3.1 Download .exe File
To download the ProCS™.exe file, click on the relevant line (for example 'Download ProCS™ Version v0.21.0 (exe)')
and select 'Run' to initiate the ProCS™ Setup Wizard, or 'Save' to save the file to your computer.

If your firewall will not allow downloads of .exe files, see section 2.3.2 below.

A window may open with a message similar to that shown below; select 'View Downloads' and then click on the file.

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If a message similar to this appears, select 'Run anyway'.

2.3.2 Download .ex_ File

As some systems will not allow download of .exe files, an alternative method is provided. Click on the relevant line -
for example 'Download ProCS™ Version v0.31.2 (ex_)' and download and save the file. Then locate the file and
rename to change the file extension to .exe - for example 'Download ProCS™ Version v0.31.2 (exe)'. Then double
click on the renamed file to initiate installation of the ProCS™ software on your laptop or PC.

Any cautions should be treated as shown in section 2.3.1.

2.3.3 ProCS™ Installation

Running the file launches the ProCS™ Setup Wizard.

The ‘Welcome to the ProCS Setup Wizard’

screen will appear. Click ‘Next >’ to proceed
with the installation, or ‘Cancel’ to stop.

The default (recommended) location for the files

is shown on this screen, but you may browse
your computer to select an alternative location.

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The shortcut location is selected from

this screen.

Check this box to create a desktop icon (recommended).

The selected locations for the files are displayed,

but you may go back and browse your computer
to make changes.

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This screen shows the progress of the installation.

Uncheck the box if you do not wish to launch

ProCS™ immediately, and then click 'Finish'.

2.3.4 ProCS™ Familiarization

As soon as ProCS™ is installed on the computer, it can be accessed

to allow a new user to become familiar with the program features. To
review 'Demo Mode' it is not necessary to connect a product.

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2.4 Cable Connections

Using Dealer Kit cables JA99-001 and CAB-USB-0002, or CAB-USB-0006, (see section 1.2.1) connect the PC or
laptop to the avionics equipment. The diagram below is shown as an example – the specific cabling requirements for
each product are provided within ProCS™ by accessing the menu tree ProCS Setup line(s). (See section 3.3.4.)

Fig 2-1; Example Cabling Diagram

Fig 2-2; Cable JA99-001 Fig 2-3; Cable CAB-USB-0002 Fig 2-4; Cable CAB-USB-0006

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2.4.1 Driver for Cable CAB-USB-0002

When cable CAB-USB-0002 is plugged into the
computer for the first time, Windows will search
for a driver. A series of screens may appear
sequentially to advise the progress of the
software installation.

The device identification number

for the cable is shown here.

This screen shows the USB

serial port to which the cable
is connected (COM3 in this
example).

Note: If Windows does not automatically install the driver, a driver installer and driver installation guides can be
found on the JAC website - www.jupiteravionics.com/producttestequipment..

2.4.2 COM Port Setting

The ProCS™ must have the correct COM port set to communicate with the avionics equipment. To determine the
correct COM port, open the windows device manager and locate the COM-USB-0002 cable as shown in section
2.4.2.1. The cable and ProCS™ COM port numbers must match.

2.4.2.1 Finding the Device Manager

In Windows 7, the Device manager is found by selecting

'Devices and Printers' from the start-up menu.

The Devices and Printers icons window will open.

Under 'Unspecified', locate the US232R icon (the FDTI

CAB-USB-0002 driver). Double-click on the icon to open
the US232R Properties window, and then select the
Hardware tab to find the COM port.

Alternatively, select 'Control Panel' from the

start-up menu, and then > Hardware and Sound >
Device Manager to reach the window shown.

The COM port number will be shown beside the USB

Serial Port.

In Windows 8 or Windows 10, select the US232R via the

Device Manager (Settings > PC Info > Device Manager
> Ports (COM & LPT) > USB Serial Port.

Double click on 'USB Serial Port' to open the required

properties windows.

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2.4.3 Changing the ProCS COM Port

From the ProCS™ toolbar main menu

(see section 3.3.1), click to open the
Edit menu and select Options.

The ‘Application Options’ window will open.

Match the ProCS™ COM port number to the CAB-USB-0002 port.
The port number can be changed using the up/down arrows. When
the correct port has been selected, click OK.

2.4.4 Establishing Communication

Once the COM port is selected, the ProCS will send a hardware signal to the avionics equipment config port to enable
communication from the equipment. Refer to the avionics equipment's interconnect drawing for the MODE SELECT
signal on the configuration connector.
After power is applied, the avionics equipment will send a data signal to the ProCS. When using the CAB-USB-0002
cable the right LED will illuminate briefly when the data signal is sent to the ProCS and the left LED will illuminate
when the ProCS is sending data to the avionics equipment.

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SECTION 3 – OPERATION
3.1 Introduction

This section describes how the ProCS™ is used to configure equipment manufactured by Jupiter Avionics
Corporation (JAC).

Note: The JA95-001 will be used as an example – other products will have different configurable functions,
but the procedure will be similar. Refer to the specific product manual for more information.

3.2 Launching the Software

After installing the ProCS™ software on a PC or laptop, launch the software by either checking the ‘Launch ProCS’
checkbox on the ‘Completing the ProCS setup Wizard’ window, by double clicking the ProCS™ icon on the desktop
if that option was selected, or by opening it from the folder where it was saved during installation.

3.3 Initial ProCS™ Screen

The main components of the initial ProCS™ screen are a toolbar, a products window, an editing window, a selectable
console and a status bar. As different parts of ProCS™ are accessed, the information in these areas will change.

Tool Bar

Editing Window
(Shows the data file
source for the device,
Products its serial number, and
If no unit is connected, the Tool Bar will show ‘Demo allows specific
Window
Mode' and 'Serial port: COM3', and the status bar will comments about
show 'COM3' and the 'disconnected' icon. each individual
configuration.)

Status Bar

3.3.1 Toolbar
The toolbar is used for file management. Clicking on the headings in the main menu will open drop-down menus that
list the available options for each category.

Main Menu
Toolbar icons

New Open Save Back Forward Goto Box

The 'New', 'Open' and 'Save' toolbar icons operate as described in the Main File menu below. 'Back and 'Forward'
return you to the previous or last screen, and the 'Goto' box is a shortcut to the complete list of configurable products.

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The Main ‘File’ Menu

‘New’ opens a standard version of the
product configuration data file directly from
ProCS™.
‘Open’ will open the data folder where
previous saved versions of the data have
been stored on this computer. If this is the
first time that the software has been used,
there will be no saved data.
‘Save’, ‘Save As …’ and ‘Save All’ allow
data files to be saved. See section 3.3.6 for
more information.
For information on the ‘Display/Print
Configuration Data’ options, refer to
section 3.3.7.

The Main ‘Program' menu

As each unit is configured, the information can be stored to enable

repeat configuration of the same unit, or to allow easily
configuration of multiple identical units. The ‘Read Product…’ and
‘Write Product…’ options allow repeat configuration of a unit that
was originally configured using a different PC or laptop. Also see
section 3.3.6.
‘Edit Product Properties’ is password-protected, and allows
changes to be made to information such as the serial number and
MOD status of the file.
‘Reconnect to Product’ is used to confirm connection of a product during configuration. Other options may appear in
the Program menu depending upon the attached product.

The Main ‘Edit’ menu

IMPORTANT NOTE: This section of the menu is used for selecting the COM port corresponding to the
CAB-USB-0002 cable, and is required during initial set up of the cable.

The ‘Edit’ menu has three choices.

‘Options …’ is used during set-up to configure computer

requirements (see section 2.4.2).

‘Undo’ and ‘Redo’ will include a description of the action

that is to be modified.

The Main ‘View’ and ‘Help’ Menus

The ‘View’ menu allows The ‘Help’ menu gives

the console to be shown access to the ProCS
(box checked) or hidden. ‘Contents’ guide and
Refer to section 3.3.2. details of the software
version.

3.3.2 Console
The console is a black band that can be displayed above the status bar to show progress information during
programming. The visibility of the console can be determined using the checkbox in the ‘View’ menu. Under normal
circumstances, it is not necessary to see the console.

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3.3.3 Status bar

The status bar displays connectivity information during programming. Connected = Not connected =

3.3.4 Products Window

The initial Products window shows a list of JAC
products that may be configured using the
ProCS™ software, grouped together by type
(Alert Generators, Audio Controllers etc.)
‘Tree view' of
To expand each group, click on the arrow to the
configurable
left of the group name, or double-click on the
functions-
name.
Connected Product
In each product group, a bolded list of generic
product part numbers will be shown, and by
clicking the arrow or double-clicking the part
number, the range of available product
derivatives will be displayed.
ProCS Setup
Each individual product can be selected by
clicking on the description. A further arrow will
appear, and the full product information can be
displayed as previously

Each product tree has 'ProCS Setup' as a line

at the top of the list of editable functions. This ‘Tree view' of
shows the cabling arrangement for connecting configurable
each product to a computer to allow functions-
configuration using ProCS™. If two cabling Demo Mode
versions are possible, there will be two 'ProCS
Setup' lines

This screen demonstrates the ProCS™ view of

a connected JA37-001, and also a JA95-001 in
demo mode.

Clicking on the product name will display the

device in the Editing Window, and double-
clicking the name or clicking on the arrow to the
left of the name will open a ‘tree view’ of the
components and functions of the unit that may
be changed. As JAC develops new products
they will be added to the Products list in later
software versions. Always check that you are
using the most recent version of the
software.

If the file in use is ‘Read Only’, the symbol <R>

will appear beside the product name. An asterisk
(*) in this location indicates that unsaved
changes have been made to the file.

If a product is connected to the computer

running ProCS™, an icon will be shown
beside the product name. The icon signifies
that a product is not connected.

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3.3.5 Editing Windows

Initially, when a product has been selected the Editing Window will show a 3D view of the product with information
panes below. These will display ‘Demo Mode Product Information’ (with the statement 'Modifications to data in this
file will not affect a connected product; it is for edit/demonstration purposes only') or ‘Connected Product Information’
(with a list of the product data), and then ‘File’ (the data file information) and ‘Comments’ where information on the
specific unit, customer or mission usage can be entered. As each item on the 'Products' tree is selected, a different
window will open for editing.

3.3.5.1 Front Panel Switches

When ‘Front Panel Switches’ is selected from the ‘Products’ tree, the Editing Window will show the front panel
(see below) to enable changes to be made to the customizable legends.
The list of configurable functions is interactive – in other words if the name of a front panel switch is changed using
this software, the change will be incorporated in every other section that refers to that switch name. These changes
will also be incorporated in the connector maps, which will include all modified legends and other configurable options
that affect installation, and may then be printed out to give truly customized installation diagrams.

Clicking on a customizable legend will open a drop- Among the options is ‘- - - -‘ which signifies that
down menu listing the options for that label. The the legend will be left blank, and ‘New…’ which
currently selected option will be highlighted. To escape allows the user to enter a completely new
from the menu, click on the desired option, or right-click legend of up to four characters. If a ‘new’
in the window. A 'Print…’ box will appear. Click outside legend has been added, the option ‘Edit …’ is
the box to escape, or select it to print the 'Front Panel added to the menu to enable changes to the
Switches’ window showing the current label selections. newly created label.

In the example shown below, the option ‘New…’ has been selected. A pop-up ‘New Label’ window will appear,
allowing the user to create a customized legend – in this case, JAC. The new legend name will now be shown in the
appropriate position on the faceplate representation in the software program, and will be used in all further references
to that function (see sections 3.3.5.2 and 3.3.5.3).

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3.3.5.2 Radios

When ‘Radios’ is selected from the Products tree, the Radio Assignments panes will be shown in the Editing
Window (see below). The Transceivers list now shows the first line labelled ‘JAC’, to match the selection made in the
'New Label> Button Label' section (see 3.3.5.1 above.) A radio selection can be made from the dropdown list shown.

Click the Receivers,

Public Address or
Cockpit Voice
Recorder tab to show
a list of radios in a
similar format to the
Transceivers window.

Customized 'JAC' label

If it is desirable to add other radios, click on the Radios List tab for the list of radios. A new radio and its parameters
can be added by clicking on (the ‘New Radio’ button). A ‘New Rt’ line will be added to the bottom of the list, and
double clicking on each part of the line will highlight it to allow changes, as shown below. When the relevant details
have been added, use the (‘Save Changes’) or (‘Cancel All Changes’) button as required. The added radio
will then appear on the appropriate list (selected by a drop-down menu under 'Type').

Once a new radio has been saved, it cannot be deleted, but it can be edited if necessary.

Note: The 'built-in' radios listed on a shaded background cannot be removed or edited.

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3.3.5.3 Other Configurable Settings

Selecting other functions from the Product tree will open similar Editing Windows, from which it will be possible to
configure other settings, such as levels, connector pins, muting and voltages. Typical Editing Windows are shown below.

Slider Handle Selected Value Default level button

Customized label

Check Box

Button

There will usually be three different selection methods – sliders, check boxes and buttons.

Sliders consist of a band showing the upper and lower limits of the value that can be selected, and a handle that can
be dragged to select a value within those limits. As the handle is moved, the ‘Selected Value’ will change to
show the current value. Some of the sliders will have a ‘Default Level’ button – clicking on this will return
the selected value to its default level.

Check boxes are used to choose options from a list by clicking on a box. A check mark in the box means that the
item is selected, and an empty box means that it is not selected. These options are not usually mutually
exclusive – in other words it may be possible to check every box.

Buttons are used to make a choice from a series of options that are usually mutually exclusive – in other words
selecting one button will automatically deselect all the others within that option (for example, only one
voltage may be selected). Some buttons may be ‘greyed out’ to show that they are unselectable because
another button in a different field has not been selected.

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3.3.5.4 Alerts

Warning: Internal audio alerts are intended only to supplement, not replace, airframe alerts such as
‘low rotor RPM’, ‘engine out’ or ‘DH alerting’.

Audio files for aircraft alerts can be downloaded from the JAC website www.jupiteravionics.com/audiosounds, or other
suitable audio files may be used.

Selecting ‘Open…’ in an ‘Alerts’ window will automatically default to the Jac/ProCS/alerts location where the ProCS
files are stored on your computer, but subsequent uses will return the browser to the most recently used location.

Selecting the 'Store alerts in

Selected audio files may be played
data file' check box allows alerts
by clicking on the arrow button to the
to be stored in the configuration
right of the Message/Alert line.
data file.

By right-clicking on a
stored alert, the menu
option 'Play with…' will
allow you to listen to
the stored alert.

An alert file is chosen

by clicking on the
desired stored file and
then selecting
'Open…'.

A new audio file may be uploaded to the

attached product using the 'Program' menu
and selecting 'Program JAxx-001 Messages…'.

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3.3.5.5 Connector Maps

The Connector Maps Editing Window generates Connector Maps and Interconnects that show all the relevant
information that has been added during the configuration process. This allows fully customized drawings to be printed
for use by the installer.

‘Generate Connector Map’ Tools

The tool bar icons and functions associated with the generation of the connector maps are shown below:

Refresh – starts generation to include latest changes

Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom to fit page Print …

View Connector Maps

JAC

Customized label

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3.3.6 Saving Changes

When a product is connected, all configured legend references, level settings and options are implemented and
programmed into the product’s memory immediately as they are modified. When all required changes have been
made to the connected unit, or if a new customized version has been created, it may be useful to keep a record of
these changes.

If changes are made and the user closes

ProCS, a reminder window will open.

To exit without saving, select 'Discard'.

By selecting 'Save', clicking on the save

icon or selecting ‘Save’ ‘Save As…’
or ‘Save All’ from the ‘Edit’ menu, the
‘Save File’ window will open

(The ‘Hide Folders’ and

‘Browse Folders’ buttons
allow the user to switch
between the expanded and
collapsed versions of this
window.)

The user is directed to the JAC data subfolder in the location selected during installation of the software. (If this is the
first time that this computer has been used with the ProCS™ software, or if no data has yet been saved, the data
folder will be empty.) The Jac/ProCS folder in the selected location on the computer (see section 2.3.3) also contains
a folder labelled ‘Alerts’ for convenient storage of audio files.

The first time that a product configuration is saved, a new .pcs file will be created in the data folder. All subsequent
changes will be saved to the same file without the ‘Save file’ prompt. By right-clicking on the file name and selecting
‘Properties’, it is possible to save the file as ‘Read Only’.

‘Save As…’ will allow the creation of a new file if some of the data has changed and saving both versions is desirable.

If more than one product has been configured, use ‘Save All’ to record all the data.

The ‘Comments’ window on the initial ProCS™ screen (see section 3.3.5) can be used to make specific notes about
the saved version.

Note: Comments are not programmed into a connected unit – they are stored only in the data file.

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3.3.7 Compare or Display/Print Configuration Data

The ‘File’ menu (see section 3.3.1) has two options – ‘Compare Configuration Data with File…’ and ‘Display/Print
Configuration Data File…’.

This enables the user to compare the default version of the unit built in to ProCS™ to a version in a saved file, to
compare two saved files by opening one in ProCS™ and selecting the other for comparison, or to print the data for the
existing product file.

When the ‘Compare’ option is selected, an ‘Open File’ window allows the comparison file to be selected.

When the comparison file has been selected, click

on ‘Open’.

A ‘Configuration Data Difference Report’ will open

in your web browser, showing a side-by-side
comparison of the two units, with the differences
highlighted.
By selecting the ‘Show Only Differences’ checkbox
at the top of the page, the report will be condensed
so that only the differences are shown (see below).

Both the full and condensed versions of the report

may be printed if required.

Depending upon your web browser, it may be

necessary to Allow Some Blocked Content if the
‘Show Only Differences’ checkbox does not
function.

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4.1 Ordering a Custom Unit

The ProCS™ software makes specifying and ordering a customized unit simple and efficient.

Note: Refer to Section 2 of the ProCS™ manual for software installation information, and Section 3 for a full
description of the ProCS™ functionality.

4.1.1 Launching the Software

After installing the ProCS™ software on a PC or laptop, launch the software by either checking the ‘Launch ProCS’
checkbox on the ‘Completing the ProCS setup Wizard’ window, by double clicking the ProCS™ icon on the desktop
if that option was selected, or by opening it from the folder where it was saved during installation. Refer to Section 3 of
the manual when necessary.

4.1.2 Specifying the Product Configuration

1. Select the required device from
the ‘Products’ list.
2. Click on the product name to
display the device in the
Editing Window.
3. Double click the name or click
on the arrow to the left of the
name to open a ‘tree view’ of
customizable features.
4. When all the required changes
have been made, click on the
‘save’ icon
5. The ‘Save File’ window will
open (see section 3.3.6).
6. In the ‘Save File’ window,
choose a file name for this
configuration. All data will be
saved as a .pcs file.
7. Email the .pcs file to JAC
([email protected]).
The .pcs file will then be used
to create a fully customized
device, with all front panel
legends (where appropriate)
and all levels and settings
factory-set to meet your
requirements.

Note: Ensure that your order to JAC is cross-referenced to the correct .pcs file.

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