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3.2 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
The Model 2710A features a menu-driven command system that
allows you to monitor/configure its operating parameters. Follow the
instructions below to configure the Model 2710A using the software
switches:
1)
Plug the 9-pin male end of the cable to your terminal or com-
puter’s DB-9 serial port and start up the terminal emulator
software if necessary. Plug the miniature stereo plug into the
rear of the unit. The small recessed jack on the right side of
the unit is the control port jack.
NOTE: If your terminal uses a DB-25 connector, please use a
DB-9 to DB-25 Adapter to connect to the cable.
2)
Power up the terminal and set its RS-232 port as follows:
9600 Baud
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Local echo off
ANSI or VT-100 emulation
3) Here is an example of a terminal emulator setup session. In
normal font
are the various parameter types. In
bold type
are
the values that should be used for best results. Your terminal
program’s setup screen may differ from this one:
4) When the unit is first turned on, the terminal screen may
appear blank. Press the [Enter] key. If your serial connection
is good, then the unit will immediately display a password
prompt. The following message will appear in the middle of
the screen:
5) Type in the password and press [Enter]. The factory default
password for the unit is:
patton
NOTE: If the entry is incorrect, the password screen will clear
and prompt you again for the correct password. The password
you enter will not be shown. For security, asterisks will be dis-
played for each letter you type. The maximum length of the
password, which can include any character the terminal can
generate, is 16 characters.
6)
The Model 2710A will then display the Main Menu screen.
Patton Electronics
Menu Management
Enter Password: _
Baud rate: 9600
Parity: None
Data Length: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Default terminal type:
VT100
Local Echo:
Off
Add Line Feeds after CRs:
Off
Received Backspace Destructive:
On
Backspace key sends:
BS
XON/XOFF software flow control:
On
CTS/RTS hardware flow control:
Off
DSR/DTR hardware flow control:
Off
