Allen-Bradley 1747-OC Series, User Manual

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1747-UM001A-US-P - March 2000
Modifying BIOS Settings 3-5
Remote BIOS setup You can use a remote PC to change BIOS settings and boot the open
controller. You need:
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open controller CPU module with:
– AMIBIOS version 1.03 or later (if using a 1747-OCE)
– General Software BIOS version 4.2 (if using a 1747-OCF)
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remote PC
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null-modem serial cable
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terminal emulation software capable of emulating a VT100 or 102
(1747-OCE) or ANSI (1747-OCF)
To remotely change BIOS settings:
1. Connect the null-modem serial cable to COM2 of the open controller
CPU module and to any serial port on the remote PC.
Important: The remote setup function only works on COM2 of the open
controller CPU module.
2. Run the terminal emulation software on the remote PC.
A. Select the port you are using on the remote PC and set its serial port
parameters to:
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19200 bps
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8 data bits
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1 stop bit
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no parity
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software flow control (XON/XOFF)
B. Select the emulation mode:
If you have a: Configure the terminal emulation software for:
1747-OCE VT100 or VT102
1747-OCF ANSI
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