DataBand E V User Manual
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Serial P ort Rate
The serial or Terminal port rate is the speed of the connection between the PC in use and the Patapsco unit when using a Terminal
connection via the PC's COM port. The default speed is 19200bps, but this can be increased up to a maximum of 115200bps if
required.
To make the change, select the required speed from the dropdown menu, press OK and upload the change. There will be no
confirmation at the end of the upload, as the speed has now changed. Close down the Connected to Device window and go to
View
P roperties
Terminal
Serial and set the Rate to the new setting.
MAC Address
The MAC address is a unique hardware identity for each Patapsco unit. The MAC address does not need to be changed to use a
Patapsco device. Please contact Patapsco if a change to the MAC address is required.
Date/Time
If a change to the date and/or time setting is required, enter the new details in the format DD Mon YYYY HH:MM:SS. Use the Set
N ow button to restart the timer at the new time setting.
Configuration String
This code enables and disables features on the unit. New Configuration Numbers will be issued by Patapsco when additional
features are purchased.
F irmware Checksums
Patapsco devices have two banks for storing operating firmware. These banks are independent of one another, and can be switched
between using the Switch Banks button. When Patapsco send out firmware updates, the new firmware is loaded to the spare bank,
so that if there is any problem with the new firmware on a system, the previous firmware can be switched back. The checksums
display a CRC identifier for the firmware in each bank.
Reset Dev ice
Press this button to reboot. A reboot has the same effect as power-cycling the unit. Some of the settings require a reboot after
uploading to come into effect. These settings will display a notification to this effect when they are changed. Please be sure to save or
upload any configuration changes before resetting a unit.
Change P assword
Patapsco products can have a password set for the management connection. Once set, a management connection will be
impossible without the password. Patapsco units do not have a password set by default.
To configure a password, click the Change P assword button.
