The only Craft Port communication parameters which can be defined by the
user are:
•
Baud Rate: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
•
Terminal Type: TV 925 or VT100.
Access-T is equipped with an automatic baud rate detection feature to help you
establish communications between your terminal and the Access-T.
Note:
The Craft Port connector and autobaud pushbutton are
located on the front-panel of the Access-T 200 and 400 units
and the rear panel of Access-T 1500 chassis.
To configure the Craft Port’s baud rate and terminal type for use with your
terminal, perform the following steps:
1.
Connect the terminal to the Access-T Craft Port connector. For a
direct connection, Larscom recommends using DE-9 interface cable
080-2383-0xx for an Access-T 100, 200, and 400 units and DB25
interface cable (080-2603-0xx) for an Access-T 1500.
2.
Ensure that power is turned on at the terminal and Access-T.
3.
Select the appropriate terminal type using the
SELECT
pushbutton
on the front panel (Series 100, 200, and 400) or rear panel (Series 1500).
The pushbutton on the Series 100, 200, and 400 units is accessible
through the small hole in the front panel. A pointed implement such
as a ballpoint pen is required to reach the pushbutton. Press the
pushbutton until the desired Craft Port LED (VT100 or TV925) illu-
minates and blinks.
4.
Press the
Enter
key on the terminal interface keyboard repeatedly
until the message “LINKUP <baud> Hit the space bar to continue”
appears. The
Enter
key should be pressed at a rate of about 4 times
per second to ensure that the auto baud linkup occurs.
5.
Press the space bar.
Chapter 6
ACST-0351-005
Configuration Procedures
June 1996
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