Editing Set64rs-Channel-Management-Form

== Scanning Channel Installation Tool ==

*Assume a known fully installed serial port



== DataBase Design ==

Fields = NAME START STOP CHAN# INSTALLED?  .... all channels in just 1 database ????

== Address Setup ==


== Initialization Scan ==

*Do initial scan to see which controller addresses are installed 
*Stores status in the database table under INSTALLED?


'''Manual Method'''

*User looks at database and selects address 
*User can manual set / select controller modbus address using controller front panel



'''Automated Method where computer helps'''


*Prompt User > connect unit to be installed > disconnect all other controller communication cables

*Scan address 1 - 64 until unit is found > look for valid reply

*Check to see if this address is already used:  
**Prompt User > This address is already in system use by NICKNAME | This address is not already in use 
**Prompt User > You can Change address by clicking X Button.  ( has textbox display and button pair + number only parsing ) > verify not already in use!
**If user changes address > rescan to verify change in effect > Prompt User > change effected

*Prompt User> Store this in channel database? Click Store Channel