
9
Using RS-232 Control
The MXWall may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. This feature requires an RS-232
card installed on your computer or a USB to RS-232 adapter. Below are instructions on how to
properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC the MXWall.
Establish a connection to MXWall:
1. Connect a straight-through male-to-female RS-232 cable to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 port of the MXWall.
3. Power on the device.
Setting up the Terminal Application:
1. Run HyperTerminal on the PC (or use the terminal client of your choice).
2. Select the correct COM Port on the PC.
3. Use the following settings to create a connection to the device:
115200, 8, N, 1.(see settings on right).
4. Be sure that Flow Control is None.