Vanguard 3000 Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 134732-VG3000 Rev. D| Page 59
3.7
SERIAL
From the main navigation pane, select Serial for access to the external serial port configuration page.
3.7.1
EXTERNAL SERIAL
Use the External Serial tab to define and configure the functioning of the RS-232 / RS-485 Serial Port, which can be set
to function as a Packet Assembler and Disassembler (PAD), transferring all serial data to or from a specified UDP/TCP
port, or to output GPS position reports.
Figure 42: Serial — External Serial
Serial Port Settings
Disable
The serial port is not assigned GPS or PAD functionality. When Disabled, the port is free for use.
GPS
The serial port will stream the configured GPS sentences at a selected rate, as setup from the GPS/GNSS page.
External Pad
The serial port will be bridged to the configured TCP port, providing access to serial devices over the WAN.
