7. To control when a scheduled task runs, select the Start, Stop, or Repeat fields.
IRIS can schedule tasks to run at a specific time, or as soon as possible regardless of the
clock time.
See 9.7. Scheduling Automatic Tasks (page 74).
• Use the tool above the list to change the times (hours, minutes, or seconds).
The time is based on a 24-hour clock and are either UTC or local based on a the
system set-up.
• Select None to clear the time selection.
None for Repeat time means that it runs continuously without pausing.
For hybrid tasks, the B and C parts are left blank because a hybrid task is treated as a
single task for scheduling purposes.
8. To view the estimated time required to run a task, run the task at least once and select
Menus > TSC Monitor.
This is helpful in creating new schedules. For example, if the run time is 00:05:30, do
not schedule the task should to run more frequently than every 5 1/2 minutes.
9. Set scan priorities and resolve schedule
conflicts with the Mandatory and Skip options:
• Set Mandatory to yes to allow the task to interrupt a non-mandatory task when its
scheduled time arrives.
• Set Skip to yes to let the IRIS skip the task if the radar is busy with another task
when its scheduled time arrives. The task can run late by up to 60 seconds before it
is skipped.
For hybrid task, the B and C parts are left blank because a hybrid task is treated as a
single task for scheduling purposes.
For more information on managing task priority, see 9.7. Scheduling Automatic Tasks
(page 74).
10. For dual IRIS systems that operate 2
dierent transmitter/receivers through the same
antenna, select Dual Flip
For example, when one of the systems finishes the scan, it gives up control of the radar
to the other system. In this way, the 2 systems, perhaps operating at 2
dierent
wavelengths, can take turns so that one system runs a task and then the other system
runs a task.
For example, setting the Dual Flip
flag to Yes on system A allows system B to run a task
after A has completed its task. If system B does not start a task within 3 seconds, then
system A is free to resume its tasks.
11. When you save the currently running
configuration, the change takes eect
immediately.
9.3. TSC Monitor Menu
The TSC Monitor contains a list of the tasks that make up the schedule, with indications of
the currently running mode and tools for starting and stopping tasks.
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