61186003L1-1D 7-85DLP-717Set TIRKS Parameters for the SCUINTRODUCTIONThis procedure provides step-by-step instructions to set TIRKS parameters for the SystemController Unit (SCU). Remote management systems require a specific address anddescription for every system they manage. The Target ID (TID) and shelf number must beregistered with the management system before it can find and manage the MX2820 system.This procedure assigns the codes to the MX2820 shelf for use with the management system.NOTEFor multiple MX2820 shelves to operate on a daisy chain con-nected by the RS-485 bus, all shelves on the daisy chain musthave a unique shelf number to identify the specific shelf. “DLP-712,Make RS-485 Bus Connections Between Shelves” and “NTP-004,STS-1 MUX Installation” provide information about the RS-485configuration.NOTEThe TIRKS system issues the TID and shelf number and should beprovided to the installer as part of the MX2820 installation pack-age. If not, contact the Central Office (CO) system administrator forthe TID and shelf number assignment. For a CO that does not usethe TIRKS system, values must still be put into the TID and shelfnumber locations if the shelf is to be used as a host or client on theRS-485 bus.PREREQUISITE PROCEDURESObtain all necessary local instructions before proceeding with the MX2820 shelf installation.The installer or system administrator must be connected and logged on to the MX2820 systemto set the TIRKS parameters for the SCU.
