COMMAND LINE CONTROL
The advanced user will appreciate the capability to communicate with the RS210 through its command
line shell, which is reminiscent of a Linux-style command shell.
The command line is most often use for configuration, but sometimes also for data monitoring and
debugging field issues.
For the maximum flexibility, the RS210 offers access to the command-line shell in several different
ways.
Command Line Instances
The RS210 units support the following distinct command line instances:
RS-232
This command line option consists of plugging a cable between a laptop/PC and the RS-232 serial
port (port 6), and using your favorite terminal software such as HyperTerminal.
Configure the terminal software to 9600 N 8 1 (hardware flow control optional), and power cycle the
RS210 nodes by removing and re-inserting solar panel plug. You will see a prompt to press the P key
for access the command line. If P is not pressed, the node continues to start up, and command line is
no longer available.
A special USB cable and adapter is available from Ranch System to make the connection.
RS-485
This command line option is completely similar to RS-232, except it uses the RS-485 port in port 6 and
the terminal setting must be 4800 N 8 1.
A special USB cable and adapter is available from Ranch System to make the connection.
MESH NETWORKING
A command line instance is available over the 802.15 networking, which will enable you to talk to any
node in range, much like a base station would do . You will need a mesh network modem that plugs
into your laptop/PC via USB (contact Ranch Systems support).
You will need to setup special parameters in the Modem Configuration of the software provided with
modem. Specifically you will need to configure as follows:
1. Set the 802.15 modem DL parm to the RS210 unit ID (in hex), e.g. FA0 for 2000.
2. Set the MY parm to the id of the base (in hex), e.g. 262 for 610.
3. Set the CE parameter to 1 = "coordinator".
4. Set the SP parameter to 64 (hex).
5. Now type the “#” sign, followed by the base id (e.g.
#610
) and then CR.
6. You should then receive the command line prompt from the RS210 node.
BASE STATION
It is possible to conveniently use the base station to act as a modem to talk to all the nodes within
range. In this case you simply connect to the RM210 base station using any mechanism described in
the RM210 reference manual, and then use the CONNECT command to jump to any RS210 node of
choice.
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