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Dockserver Java FTP Utility Slocum G2 Glider Operators Training Guide
TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH 21
Rev. 06/12
Configure Communications with the Terminal Program (ProComm Plus)
Many users have decided to have a mobile Dockserver and a permanent installation Dockserver.
If you do not have a mobile Dockserver, the following settings in the ProComm Plus Terminal
program will allow direct communications with a terminal program to the glider.
1.
Connect the powered FreeWave to the serial com port on computer with the
serial cable provided.
2.
Open ProComm Plus.
3.
Select the proper com port:
•
Baud 115200
•
Parity N-8-1
4.
Go to Options > System Options > Modem Connection .
5.
Click on Modem Connection Properties .
6.
If the Use hardware flow control check box is unchecked, check it and
click OK .
7.
Click on the Data tab.
8.
Next to Receiver Crash Recovery Settings , click Change Settings .
9.
Check If date/time match under Crash Recovery Options .
10.
Check Overwrite if incoming newer under Overwrite Options .
11.
Click OK .
12.
Next to Sender Crash Recovery Settings , click Change Settings .
13.
Check Crash recovery off under Crash Recovery Options .
14.
Check Always overwrite under Overwrite Options .
15.
Click OK .
16.
Select Streaming from the Transmit method menu and uncheck Use
local EOL convention .
17.
Select 32 bit CRC from the Error detection menu, and check Original file
time stamp .
18.
Click OK . You are now ready to begin communications with the glider and
conduct ZR/ZS testing.
NOTE There are known problems with using HyperTerminal and
attempting to ZR/ZS. TeraTerm is another viable terminal program (see
http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/).