3.3.
Apply Power to the MDS
Connect the power cable to the MDS and plug the cable into an
AC power source. Press the Power Switch to ON. The ON LED
should light, and the RDY LED should begin to flash.
Note:
If all Port Activity LEDs flash upon power-up, this
may indicate a problem with the MDS unit. Please
contact WTI Technical Support as described in
Appendix D.
3.4.
Communicating with the MDS Unit
Perform the following procedure to enter the MDS Command
Mode, explore the unit's basic features, and check for proper
operation.
1. If you have not already done so, start your communications
program (e.g. ProComm).
2. Issue the "Wake Port" command to access the MDS
Command Mode and make certain the port is ready to
receive commands. Type
/
, then simultaneously press the
[Ctrl]
key and the
[E]
key, and then press
[Enter]
(
/^E
[Enter]
). The "MDS>" prompt should appear.
a) If the "MDS>" prompt is displayed, you have
successfully accessed the Command Mode. This
indicates the PC has contacted the MDS, and the unit is
operating properly.
b) If the "MDS>" prompt is
not
displayed, this may
indicate a problem in communicating with the MDS
unit. Check the following:
·
Cable Connection:
Check the cable connection
between the MDS unit and the PC. Make certain the
Snap Adapter and RJ-11 cable connectors are
firmly seated.
·
Communication Parameters:
Make certain the
MDS and ProComm are using the same
communication parameters.
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