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Omega Vehicle Security OMP-MODL User Manual

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Is the modem power ON? (external modems only)

Is the local modem port selected correctly? If in doubt,

select another serial port from within the S

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dialog box and retry.

Is the selected baud rate correct for the modem?

Is a working telephone line connected to the modem?

Is there another device using the telephone line (i.e. a

fax machine)

Does the modem work with other communication

programs? If not, this may indicate that the modem port
is conflicting with another serial port.

Additional modem configuration and troubleshooting information is supplied
within Appendix K.

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Once the serial link (via RS-232 or modem) is established, a complete cable will
show between the logger and the PC and additional icons will overlay the logger
graphic (Figure 5... -4). Depending on the type of link established, a modem or DB-
25 connector will display in the middle of the cable. At this time, control and
interrogation commands can be sent to the logger.

HyperWare automatically recognizes and adapts to the model of logger to which it

Figure 5... -4: HyperComm serial communication window (connection established)