Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL INSTALLATION
2-49
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Only one valid command is permitted per line.
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The 8600 will not respond to unrecognized commands.
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The character code supported is ASCII.
Connecting via Serial Port #2 Using a Terminal Program on a PC
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The 8600’s Serial 2 interface can be used with any computer or terminal that is
compatible with the RS-232 standard interface.
Unlike the 8600’s Ethernet and Serial 1 ports, Serial 2 does not use the
TCP/IP and PPP protocols.
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Users will connect their computer or terminal to the 8600 with the supplied null
modem cable. Only direct connections are supported; there is no provision for
communications via modem at Serial 2.
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Communications configuration is 9600, N, 8, 1, no handshaking
(flow control = none).
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To facilitate maintaining security at sites shared with others, the 5500 monitors
Serial 2 for 30 minutes after power-up or after the last valid command is re-
ceived, after which the security, restore and networking commands at Serial
2 are no longer available.
If you have forgotten your “All Screens” passcode on page 2-48 provides a simple
means to regain access to an 8600 from which you are locked out. You can also do
this via a PC running a terminal program like HyperTerminal.
A) Connect an available RS232 serial port (COM port) on your computer to Serial
Port #2 on the 8600.
You do not need to remove power from either your computer or the
8600 when you do this.
B) Start HyperTerminal. (You can usually access it from Start / Programs / Accesso-
ries / Communication.)
The
N
EW
C
ONNECTION
dialog box appears.
C) Give your new connection a name and choose OK.
The
C
ONNECT
T
O
dialog box appears.
D) Set the
C
ONNECT
U
SING
field to “Direct to COMx,” where “x” is the COM port
you are using on your PC.
E) Choose OK.
The
P
ORT
S
ETTINGS
dialog box appears.
F) Set the port properties as follows:
Bits per second .......... 9600
Data Bits ..................... 8
Parity ......................... none