
LBI-38962
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CONNECTING THE TERMINAL
A VT100 compatible terminal with a power cord and a terminal cable is included with the EDG. Read the user's
manual included with the terminal for information on how to connect the terminal to an AC source and turn it on.
The following diagram shows the minimum number of pin connections required in the terminal cable. If DTR
handshaking is to be used, pin 20 must also be connected.
Terminal (DTE)
EDG
1
2
3
7
Shield Ground
Transmit Data
Receive Data
Signal Ground
2
3
1
7
(F)
(M)
20
Optional (use with DTR only) 20
Terminal Cable
To connect the terminal to the EDG with the terminal cable, use the following instructions.
1)
Locate the Modem connector on the back of the terminal (refer to the terminal user's manual for
location).
2)
Using the female connector on the cable, connect the terminal cable to the Modem connector on the
terminal.
3)
Locate the SERIAL PORT 1/CONSOLE connector on the rear of the EDG electronics chassis.
4)
Connect the male connector on the terminal cable to the EDG SERIAL PORT 1/CONSOLE connector.
5)
Turn on the power to the terminal.
6)
Verify that the terminal is in VT100 emulation mode via the setup screen. Change and save the setup if it
isn't.
7)
Set the tabs to a tab every eight columns via the setup screen.