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3.2 CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE SWITCHES
The Model 2530 features a menu-driven command system that
allows you to configure the unit. Follow the instructions below to con-
figure the Model 2530 using the software switches:
1)
Connect the serial RS-232 port of a VT100 or similar DTE
with terminal emulation to the EIA/TIA-561l port of the Model
2530. To construct an RS-232 to EIA-561 patch cable, refer to
the control port pinout diagram in Appendix D. Refer to
Appendix C to order a pre-made cable.
2)
Power up the terminal and set its RS-232 port as follows:
19,200 bps (or as defined by Switch S3-7 and S3-8)
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
ANSI, VT-100 emulation
3)
Power up the Model 2530.
4)
After the Model 2530 is powered on, the control port will dis-
play the following login screen:
6)
Enter the password 2530 Password. The initial login pass-
word is:
PATTON
NOTE: We recommend that you change this password after
the initial login.
7)
The 2530 will then display the MAIN MENU screen.
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3.2.1 Introduction to MAIN MENU
The MAIN MENU shows the Model 2530 configuration options.
This section describes each of the listed selections.
HELPFUL HINTS
1.
To make a selection, key the highlighted letter that corre-
sponds to a menu selection.
2.
To execute the selection, type <enter/CR>
3.
Select
g
Save Changes from MAIN MENU after making
modifications to any Model 2530 parameter. Otherwise,
changes will be lost when the 2530 is turned off.
4.
The 2530 will display its control status as “UNDER HARD-
WARE CONTROL” or “UNDER SOFTWARE CONTROL” in the
upper right hand corner of the MAIN MENU screen.
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Enter Password: *****
TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT
UNDER SOFTWARE CONTROL
a
Software Control
b
Hardware Control
c
Display Hardware Configuration
d
Software Configuration
e
Diagnostics/Statistics
f
Change Password
g
Save Changes
h
Logoff
Select [Highlighted Letter]
Go To Sub-menu [CR]
g