PLD User Guide
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5.
Troubleshooting and Configuration Using the Serial Port
The PLD is equipped with a serial port interface that lets you perform troubleshooting
and configuration tasks. When your PC is connected to the PLD via the serial port,
information can be sent to and retrieved from the PLD.
Charging Socket
Slider Switch
Serial Port
Tab
Figure 8. Bottom view showing serial port
1.
Plug the PC end of the serial cable into a COM port on your PC.
2.
Plug the PLD end of the cable into the PLD serial port. Note that the cable is
keyed so that it fits into the port in one orientation only. Do NOT force the cable
into the socket.
3.
Turn on the PLD and invoke the PLD Configuration software. The
pld config
screen is displayed.
4.
Notice the button
Using Com Port x
in the upper left corner. Be sure that the
number corresponds with the number of the COM Port you chose in Step 1. To
select a different COM Port, click on the button. You will be prompted for a new
COM Port number.
5.
Be sure that the IP Address and IP Port are set correctly for your tracker. To set
the primary dispatcher IP Address, click on the drop-down menu, select
Set
primary dispatcher IP Address
, and click on
Send Command
. To set the
primary dispatcher IP Port, select
Set primary dispatcher IP Port
, and click on
Send Command
. Follow the above steps to set the secondary dispatcher IP
Address and Port.
6.
The GPS and PLD status is constantly displayed line-by-line. If you enter a
command, it will be echoed in this window as well.
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