Alpha Technologies FXM 650, 1100, 2000 UPS - Manual (Page 62)

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6.5 HyperTerminal Interface
The Alpha FXM front panel has a DE-9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Windows HyperTerminal
or other terminal emulation software, the Alpha FXM can be remotely monitored and controlled with its command-
line system.
The following subsections describe the operation of the Alpha FXM via the RS232 interface and Windows
HyperTerminal:
• Using the Main menu
• Adjusting and controlling the Alpha FXM
• Programming the dry contacts and the clock
• Viewing the 200-event log
6.5.1 Set-up
1. Connect a 9-pin, fully shielded, straight-through DE-9 to DE-9 connector cable between the computer port
and the Alpha FXM port.
2. Use Device Manager to locate which COM port is connected to the UPS.
3. Open HyperTerminal (Start>All Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal).
4. Enter a name for the connection (e.g. FXM) and click OK.
5. Under Connect Using choose the COM port found in step 2 and click OK.
6. Set the following parameters and click OK:
• Bits per second: 2400
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control: None.
7. Click on the Properties icon (far right on the toolbar). Go to Settings>ASCII Setup. Check Echo typed
characters locally . Click OK.
8. Press Enter and the FXM main menu should appear.