Documentation Number DCDSS11702 Manual
Appendix A
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Local Buffer Retrieval
(New! May 2002)
The DCDSS1 also features local buffer retrieval mode. This
feature allows the user to manually gather the data or error stored in
the buffer at any time
locally
. This mode is very similar to the remote
buffer retrieval method. However, it does not require a modem. It
still requires a simple emulation program (like SimpTerm,
downloadable from
www.bb-elec.com
).
Instructions:
1) Do not remove power from iCaddy at any time during
these steps. Doing so will erase the data and error
buffers.
2) Connect an available COM port to the modem side of
iCaddy using a null modem cable.
3) Open the emulation program of choice and set the speed
the same as iCaddy’s modem port baud rate.
4) Raise/set DTR to set DCD (pin 1) of iCaddy’s modem port.
You must know the password in order to go any further.
The password must be received within the first 100
bytes to get into this mode. Otherwise, this is a
standard bypass mode. If successful, you should see the
modem LED come on solid. Note that the power LED
should have been solidly lit already.
5) Type “!DA” for the data buffer.
6) Type “!EL” for the error buffer.
7) Type “!##” to exit. Please be sure you receive the
initialization string before exiting to confirm that the unit has
rebooted. If not, try “!##” again.
8) Lower DTR to disconnect.