I-Tech Company CMS 6R4 Series - Manual (Page 26)

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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide
5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface
The Text Interface can be accessed via Network, modem or local PC. In order
to access the Text Interface, your installation must include the following:
• Access Via Network: The CMS-6R4 must be connected to your TCP/IP
Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as
Hyperterminal™.)
• Access Via Modem: A phone line must be connected to the CMS-6R4's
Modem Port. Your PC Must include a communications program (such as
Hyperterminal™.)
• Access Via Local PC: Your local PC must be connected to a CMS-6R4
RS232 COM Port. The local PC must include a communications program
(such as Hyperterminal™.)
To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows:
1. The CMS-6R4 is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit
characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain
your communication program is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits,
parity and Communications Port.
a) Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the number
for the line connected to the CMS-6R4's Phone Line port. Wait for
the Connect message, then proceed to Step 2.
b) Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press
[Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.
CMS-6R4 v1.00 Site ID: (undefined)
PORT | NAME | CMD ACCESS | STATUS | MODE | BUFFER COUNT
-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+
1 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
2 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
3 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
4 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
5 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
6 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 |
7 | Internal_Modem | Unlocked | Free | Modem | 0 |
-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+
PLUG | NAME | BOOT/SEQ DELAY | STATUS | DEFAULT |
-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+
1 | (undefined) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON |
2 | (undefined) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON |
3 | (undefined) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON |
4 | (undefined) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON |
-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+
“/H” for help.
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Figure 5.2: Main Status Screen - Text Interface