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AT242
Quick Start Guide
1.
Install an ASCII Terminal Application (on your PC)
An ASCII terminal is useful for initial testing and configuration. If you already have
one, skip to step 2.
a.
We recommend TeraTerm, which can be downloaded from our server, here:
b.
Once downloaded, install TeraTerm and open the application
c.
Select RS232 session type
d.
Select
Setup
and then choose
Serial Port
from the drop-down options
e.
Configure your serial connection as follows:
f.
Choose the
Port
to suit your available COM ports on your PC. This will usually be
COM1 if you have a built in RS232 port. If using a USB-RS232 adapter, go to the
Windows® Device Manager and check which COM port has been assigned to your USB
adapter (note: the assigned COM port will change if you plug into a different USB
socket on your PC).
g.
Select
Setup
and then
Save Setup
from the drop-down menu list to save this
configuration
h.
Leave the TeraTerm window open whilst you now set up and connect the AT242
