TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
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Chapter 3 - Settings
Connecting a PC to the Maintenance Port
In order to modify system settings, you first need to connect a PC to
the TracVision M5/M7 system. This procedure requires a PC with
Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent) and a serial data cable.
TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash
Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the Wizard’s
“Antenna Comms” window. You do not need to flash the antenna to enter
commands.
1. Set the switchplate’s power switch to the Off (O)
position.
Figure 3-1 Switchplate Power Switch and Maintenance Port
2. Connect a serial data cable from the maintenance port
(DB9 connector) located on the switchplate to the serial
port on your PC.
TIP: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial COM port, you can use the
following USB-to-RS232 adapters: IO Gear Part # GUC232A (visit
www.iogear.com), Belkin Part # F5U109, or Belkin Part # F5U409 (visit
www.belkin.com).
OFF
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