Western Telematic RPC-4840N - Manual (Page 11)

3. Quick Start Guide
This section provides a brief overview of basic RPC-4840N
capabilities, and describes a simple test that can be performed to
determine if the unit is operating properly and demonstrate basic
communication capabilities.
Note that this Quick Start procedure is included only to provide a
quick demonstration of basic RPC-4840N capabilities. In order
to take full advantage of the complete range of features provided
by this unit, it is strongly recommended that you should complete
the entire Installation and Configuration sections after
completing the Quick Start procedure.
1. Apply Power to the RPC-4840N: Connect an appropriate
power source to the input terminals on the Circuit 1
terminal block, located on the RPC back panel. Prior to
connecting the unit to your power supply, make certain to
review the safety precautions listed at the beginning of this
User's Guide.
2. Connect a PC to the RPC-4840N: Attach a standard null
modem cable from your PC COM port to the Console Port
connector on the RPC back panel. For a description of the
port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
Note: When the RPC is shipped from the factory,
Console Port communication parameters are set as
follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No
Parity. Although the RPC allows these parameters
to be easily redefined, for this Quick Start
procedure, it is recommended that you configure
your communications program to accept the default
parameters.
3. Access the Command Mode: Start your communications
program and then press [Enter]; the System Help Screen
should be displayed (Figure 3.1) and the "RPC>" command
prompt should appear. For more information on command
mode access, please refer to Section 5.2.
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