Western Telematic AFS-16-1 - Manual (Page 44)

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Basic Configuration
5.8. Serial Port Configuration
The Serial Port Configuration menus allow you to select parameters for the AFS-16
Control Module's RS232 Serial Port.
The Serial Port can be configured for connection to a local PC or Modem. In addition,
the Serial Port Configuration menu can also be used to set communications parameters,
disable Administrator level commands and also select a number of other Serial Port
Parameters described in Section 5.8.2. When responding to prompts, invoking
commands, and selecting items from port configuration menus, note the following:
• Configuration menus are only available to Administrator level accounts.
• If you are configuring the AFS-16 via modem, modem parameters will not be
changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect from the unit.
5.8.1. RS232 Port Modes
The AFS-16 offers two different serial port operation modes:
• Normal Mode: Allows local communication via the Control Module's RS232
Serial Port.
• Modem Mode: Sets up the Control Module's RS232 Port for connection to an
optional external modem. Allows definition of a Hang-Up String, Reset String, and
Initialization String.
5.8.2. The Serial Port Configuration Menu
The Serial Port Configuration menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Note
that all of these parameters are available via both the Text Interface and Web Browser
Interface, and that parameters selected via one interface are also applied to the other.
Notes:
• Configuration menus are only available to Administrator level accounts.
• When configuring the AFS-16 via modem, Modem Mode parameters will not
be changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect from the unit.
Communication Settings:
• Baud Rate: Any standard rate from 300 bps to 115.2K bps. (Default = 9600 bps.)
• Bits/Parity: (Default = 8-None).
• Stop Bits: (Default = 1).
• Handshake Mode: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, Both, or None. (Default = RTS/CTS).
General Parameters:
• Administrator Mode: Permits/denies port access to Administrator level accounts.
(Default = Permit).
Note: Administrator Mode cannot be disabled at the Control Module RS232
Serial Port.
• Logoff Character: The Logoff Character determines the command(s) or
character(s) that must be issued at this port in order to disconnect. (Default = ^X.)