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12.
Console
Communication
The RA4200 software connects to the PERS-4200 Console using the
Send/Receive window. A Console must be connected to the RA4200
before any data can be sent to, or received from it.
12.1 Send/Receive Window
The Send/Receive window sets up and starts a modem (remote) or COM
port (local with USB) connection to a Console. Press the
CONNECT
button to display the Send/Receive window.
Account
The Account area has two settings; (1) the telephone number fi eld and
(2) the password fi eld. The telephone number fi eld will be automatically
fi lled in with the Console’s telephone number from the open account
template. Both fi elds can also be manually fi lled in.
Modem Connection
The area is used setting up and connecting with a computer modem over
the telephone line.
The
SETUP CONNECTION
button displays the general, diagnostic,
and advanced Windows modem properties screens. The
Q
uery Modem
button on the Diagnostics tab is a good way to test that the modem is
working properly.
The
CALL
button starts the modem calling sequence.
COM Port Connection
The COM Port Connection area has a selection for the COM port to
use for the USB connection to the Console and a button to start the
connection.
12.2 Connecting to a Console
Telephone Modem Remote Connection
Use the following steps to remotely connect to a powered Console using
a telephone modem:
1.
Open the Account Template created for the specifi c User and Console
installation. The Console’s telephone number and password will be
acquired from the template.
2.
Press the
CONNECT
button to display the Send/Receive window.
3.
Verify that the desired telephone modem is displayed for the connection.
4.
Press
CALL
to start the calling sequence. The progress is displayed
in the RA4200 connection status area.
5.
The modem will place a call to the Console, wait a few rings, then
hang up. This readies the Console to answer a call. The modem
will call the Console again, the Console will answer and negotiate a
connection with the modem. The RA4200 will send the password to
the Console, if the passwords match, remote access will be granted.
6.
When the connection is made, the green
CONNECTED
indicator will
display at the bottom of the RA4200 window.
7.
When fi nished, press
DISCONNECT
to disconnect with the Console.
The red
NOT CONNECTED
indicator will display at the bottom of the
RA4200 window.
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NOTE: If the telephone line that the Console is connected to has
automatic telephone answering equipment that answers the line in three
rings or less, the Console may not be able to be remotely accessed.
COM Port USB Local Connection
During local USB programming, the Console will remain functional. Use
the following steps to directly connect to a Console using a USB cable:
1.
Apply power to the Console.
2.
Connect the Console to the programming computer with a Type A to
mini Type B USB cable.
3.
Press the
CONNECT
button to display the Send/Receive window.
4.
In the COM port Connection area, select the COM port that the
Console is connected to. Look for the port labeled STMicroelectronics.
5.
Press COM Port Connect to connect to the Console. The progress is
displayed in the RA4200 connection status area.
6.
When the connection is made, the green
CONNECTED
indicator will
display at the bottom of the RA4200 window.
7.
When fi nished, press
DISCONNECT
to disconnect with the Console.
The red
NOT CONNECTED
indicator will display at the bottom of the
RA4200 window.
RA4200 Send/Receive Window
INSERT MINI-USB PLUG
INTO JACK ON REAR OF
THE PERS-4200 CONSOLE
FOR LOCAL
PROGRAMMING ONLY
INSERT USB PLUG
INTO PROGRAMMING
COMPUTER USB PORT
PERS-4200 CONSOLE
PROGRAMMING PC
USB Programming Connection
