Understanding Test Units78To prevent users from interfering with each other, an individual user can "lock" and takecontrol of a Test Set. This is done using the Lock icon that appears on the GUI.Permission levels determine the user's ability to lock and unlock a test set. When youlock the test set, you can configure protocol processors, start tests, and perform generalproduct functions without the worry of contending for resources with another user.Using the Lock IconThe following guidelines describe how to lock and unlock a test set using the Lock icon.See Locking and Unlocking a Test Set for more information. For setting the default lockstate, see Configuring the Lock on Startup.)If I see this iconon my GUI,It meansThe test set is unlocked and not being used. No individualuser has control of it. I can lock the test set by selecting thisicon and choosing Lock or Lock and Exit from theLock/Unlock dialog box.I have the test set locked. You currently control the test setand can configure protocol processors. I can unlock the testset by selecting the icon.Other users will see on their GUI.The test set is locked by another user. You can only viewprotocol processor screens.If I have Admin privileges – You can select this icon andforce an unlock.If I do not have the proper user privilege – A messageappears stating that the protocol processor is locked by thecurrent owner. For example, "Protocol Processor locked byUser X."The circuit pack (and its associated protocol processors) isout of service. A counter appears indicating how long thecircuit pack has been out of service. A fault is also logged.Configuring the Lock on StartupTo control the Lock's default state when the unit is started:MPA_e_manual_D07-00-129P_RevA00
