Patton electronic 3088 Series - Manual (Page 63)

Introduction 63
Model 3088 Series User Manual 7 • Reset configuration to factory defaults
Introduction
The configuration can be reset to factory defaults from the software reset mode. This allows a user to recover
from a forgotten password. To reset to the configuration, follow these steps:
1. Power down the unit.
2. Set all DIP switches to the OFF position.
3. Connect a PC to the Console port.
4. Open a VT100 terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal). Configure the emulator for 19,200 kbps,
1 stop bit, no parity, X-ON X-OFF flow control.
5. Power up the unit. The terminal should display the following message: Reset Mode.
6. Type the ‘*’ key. You will see a ‘:’ prompt.
7. Type the command reset.
8. When the command completes, the unit has been reset to factory configuration.
9. Set the DIP switches to the desired configuration. Power cycle the unit to begin using the new software.