Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8700, Operating Manual

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INSTALLATION ORBAN MODEL 8700i
Appendix: Setting Up Serial Communications
This appendix provides instructions for setting up both direct serial and modem
connections from your 8700i to your PC. You must do this when you define a new
connection from the 8700i PC Remote application. The appendix provides the Direct
Serial Connect procedure for Windows 7. To set up modem communications with
Windows 7, use the instructions that Microsoft provides for this operating system.
Please note that the accompanying screen shots were originally prepared for
Orban’s OPTIMOD-FM 8300 and refer to that product. However, they are fully appli-
cable to the 8700i.
Preparing for Communication through a Null Modem Cable
1. Configure your 8700i.
A) On your 8700i’s front panel, navigate to S
ETUP
/ N
ETWORK
& R
EMOTE
.
B) Hold down the PC C
ONNECT
soft button and turn the knob until you see
D
IRECT
on the display.
2. Connect the cable.
A) Connect one end of the null modem cable that we supplied with your 8700i to
the DB9 serial connector on the 8700i’s rear panel.
Be sure to use a null modem cable. A normal serial cable will not work.
B) Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s COM port.
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection:
You must install the Windows 7 direct serial connection as a modem device using
the Modem setup procedures as shown in the steps below.