Merge pull request #732 from MichielClepkensSkyline/patch-11

Update Eutelsat_TAOS_Manager.md

Author: MariekeGO

connector/doc/Eutelsat_TAOS_Manager.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Each DataMiner element created with the Eutelsat TAOS Manager connector represen
 - Single Channel Agile Converter Equipment (SCACE), a variable bandwidth frequency converter that adjusts the transponder center frequency, gain, and bandwidth.
 - Microwave Power Module (MPM), which amplifies the required transmit signal prior to retransmission.
 
-The element will connect to two external databases (main and backup) to collect telemetry data. It will display the data from the database that is most up to date.
+The element will connect to four external databases to collect telemetry data. In addition to the regular CMRS main and backup databases, the SCC Gateway main and backup databases are also queried. The connector will compare the data and show the telemetry from the database that is most up to date.
 
 A unique feature of this connector is that users can define alarm thresholds directly through the element, which will update the alarm template XML files.
 
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@ This connector uses a virtual connection and does not require any input during e
 
 ### Initialization
 
-Additional configuration of parameters is necessary in a newly created element. On the **Setup** page, you will need to configure the **Satellite ID**, as well as the addresses, user names, and passwords for the **main and backup databases**.
+Additional configuration of parameters is necessary in a newly created element. On the **Setup** page, you will need to configure the **Satellite ID**, as well as the addresses, user names, and passwords for the **main and backup database** and the **SCC Gateway main and backup database**.
+
+You can configure redundant databases in the **Database** table by right-clicking in the table, selecting **Add Database**, and completing the form. Every field in the form must be filled in before you can save the configuration. The context menu also provides a **Remove Database** option to clean up old or unused databases.
 
 ## How to use
 
@@ -37,18 +39,40 @@ If the action to read both databases and process their content takes 14 minutes,
 
 The element will indicate a timeout if both main and backup databases are not accessible. The **General Overview** table is cleared if the element indicates a timeout.
 
+No data traffic will be shown in the Stream Viewer, because all traffic towards the databases starts from within a QAction (C# code).
+
+### General Overview Page
+
+A healthy element should show the fields `_SCC_HEARTBEAT` and `_SCC_TM_STATUS` in the **General Overview** table.
+
+Grayed-out standalone parameters indicate that not every database could be queried successfully. In this case, check the Force Retrieval page to see if the element settings are correct.
+
+### Force Retrieval Page
+
+With the **Force Retrieval** parameter set to *Disabled*, you can instruct the connector to take the four databases into account. This parameter can also be configured to take only the main database or only the backup database into account.
+
+You can also configure a duration in minutes to limit the time for which the force retrieval will occur.
+
+### SCACE - BFN Pages
+
+The **Source DB** column, which is part of every table shown on these pages, will indicate if the field comes from the CMRS main or backup database, or from the SCC Gateway main or backup database. The logic that defines whether the field should be taken from the CMRS or SCC Gateway is hardcoded inside the connector. This logic cannot be changed at runtime.
+
 ### Configuration Page
 
 A manual database read can be triggered from here as well as a manual alarm template sync.
 
-The **Association Table** can be exported to a CSV file. At the bottom of this page, you can add and remove unit IDs.
+The **Import CSV File** dropdown is empty by default. To make the options available, use the **Refresh List** button.
+
+The **Association Table** can be exported to a CSV file, which will be stored in the folder *C:\Skyline DataMiner\Documents\Eutelsat TAOS Manager*.
+
+At the bottom of this page, you can add and remove unit IDs.
 
 ### Setup Page
 
 If the main or the backup database is not accessible, the connector will try to access one of the redundant databases. The redundant databases are shown in the **Database** table.
 
-With the **Disable Force Retrieval** parameter you can instruct the connector to take the two databases into account. This parameter can also be configured to take only the main database or only the backup database into account.
-
 ### Full Load Page
 
+The **Full Load** tables show all available fields. These tables do not use the Association Table to limit their content. In here, you will find SCACE fields next to MPN fields and BFN fields.
+
 A manual database read can be triggered from here.