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MINISTAT-FOUR
When changing parameters related to the communication format of the
sub-channel used to configure the MiniStat-Four, immediately change your PC’s or
terminal’s communication format as well. However, if you make a mistake and lose
communication with the MiniStat-Four, you can always quit the configuration
program and start again from the default configuration (see
Section 3.3
for
instructions).
To stop the configuration session at any point, press the PC’s or terminal’s ESC
(escape) key; however, any changes you made prior to pressing the ESC key
remain in effect.
4.3 Preparation for Configuration Session
Power the MiniStat-Four on. Wherever possible, establish communication with
the remote MiniStat-Four. However, configuration can usually be done without
connection to the remote mux.
Select a PC or terminal connected to any of the MiniStat-Four’s sub-channels
as a command (configuration) terminal, or connect a PC or CRT terminal to one
of the MiniStat-Four’s sub-channel ports. (When a new terminal is connected
to the MiniStat-Four sub-channel selected as the command port, program the
communication parameters of this terminal according to those of the selected
MiniStat-Four port; its factory-default setting would be 9600 bps, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit, and no parity bits.)
4.4 Starting the Configuration Program
The configuration program requires you to enter a password before proceeding
any further. If you enter an incorrect password, the MiniStat-Four immediately
returns to normal operation, and you must start the configuration session again.
NOTES
1. The following examples assume that the command mode is activated
through sub-channel 1.
2. The MiniStat-Four commands requiring alphanumeric inputs are
case-sensitive: observe use of lower-case and upper-case letters in
the following examples.
