Modified: 2009/12/10 16:22 by admin - Uncategorized

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Introduction

RadioTraffic converts to a specific DCS / Maestro log format. Any references to DCS also apply to Maestro, which uses the same type of log interface to export the log.

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Station Configuration

To configure RadioTraffic to work with Maestro, you will first need modify the station configuration to utilize Maestro as the automation system. In the administration module, open 'Stations'. Select the station you want to configure and double click. Once the station configuration is visible, select the 'Files' tab. Select the 'Product' to Maestro using the drop down selection tool. The 'Automation Log Path' is where RadioTraffic will export the log to, so set this to the file system folder that Maestro will pull the file from. The 'Station Identifier' will need to match the 'station number' described in the Maestro User Manual (which is a number from 0 to 9).

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Cart Numbers

Maestro system can use cart number from 001 to 999 with a single letter in front to identify the type.

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Automation Commands

RadioTraffic automation commands directly map to Maestro "directives". These can be configured in the list of automation commands and placed on templates, formats and logs. At the time of this writing, there are five Maestro directives; the LR, LS, LP, LW, CR and XF (undocumented).

The directives you need can be configured by adding new automation commands.

• In the administration module, select 'Templates'. If prompted, select which station.
• In the main menu, click on 'Log Elements' to expand the menu.
• Select the 'Automation Commands' menu item.
• At this point you will see a dialog that displays all of the automation commands available to the station you selected. Click the 'Add' button to create a new automation command.
• On the right hand side, it will display "New Item" in the 'Description' field. Replace "New Item" with a description that will be easily identifiable when editing your templates, formats and/or logs.
• In the 'Command' field, enter the required "directive" as required by the Maestro automation system. In the case of the CR (Close Relay) directive for relay #55, you'd enter CR55.
• Leave the 'Cart #' field blank.
• Click the 'Save' button to commit this new item to the list of available automation commands.

For more information regarding directives, please consult the Maestro User Manual. For specific information related to the log file, be sure to review chapter 11 - Generic Log File Record Descriptions.

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Log Notes

Log notes export automatically and require no additional configuration.

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Programs

Programs export automatically and require no additional configuration.

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Breaks

Breaks automatically export to the Maestro file format as Maestro 'directives'. It is recommended that you specify whether the break is an LS, LR or LP type by appending the name of the break with a pipe character (|) followed by the LS, LR or LP respectively. At this time, we will treat every break as an LS type; however, that could change in the future so it is recommended that you take the time to edit the names of your breaks accordingly.

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Automatic Log Reconciliation

RadioTraffic currently doesn't support automatic log reconciliation. If you are interested in assisting us to add this feature, please contact customer service for further details.