Allen&Heath iDR-8 - Manual (Page 25)

iDR-8 User Guide 25
Connecting the iDR-8 to a Modem
1 Connect the iDR-8 to the modem Use the rear panel
RS232 (MODEM) port. Check that the ‘active’ indicator next to
it is lit. If it is not then select the RS232 communication option
as described previously. Use a standard RS232 cable. Make
sure that the modem is plugged into the telephone line.
2 Dial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open up the
previously created dial-up connection. Enter the correct
username and password. Type in the phone number of the
iDR-8 modem. Click the Dial button.
3 Run the iDR System Manager software Once
communication is established with the iDR-8 an icon appears
in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR
System Manager application. Note that the program will run a
lot slower than direct network connection. This is due to the
nature of the slower serial connection.
Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC
1 Connect the iDR-8 to the PC You can use either the front
panel or the rear panel RS232 port. Check that the ‘active’
indicator is lit and that RS232 has been previously selected as
the A port in the iDR System Manager File / Preferences /
Communications Options item. Use a standard RS232 cable
for front connection. Use a null modem (female to female)
cable for rear connection.
2 Dial up the iDR-8 Open up the previously created dial-up
connection. Enter the correct username and password. Click
the Dial button.
3 Run the iDR System Manager software Once
communication is established with the iDR-8 an icon appears
in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR
System Manager application.
MODEM PORT
9PIN FEMALE TO MALE RS232 CABLE
TELEPHONE LINE
PHONE SOCKETS
iDR
FEMALE
REAR
MODEM
PHONE CABLE
MALE
RS232 SERIAL PORT
FEMALE
MALE
FRONT
STANDARD 9PIN MALE TO FEMALE RS232 CABLE
iDR
RS232 SERIAL PORT
FEMALE NULL MODEM 9PIN FEMALE TO FEMALE CABLE
FEMALE
REAR
iDR
Starting the iDR System Manager
Open the application from Start / Programs /
Allen & Heath / iDR System Manager Vnnn.
Click on the blue icon or File menu New item.
Type the Host IP Address into the window.
This is as set in the iDR-8 Setup menu *6.1
PPP settings. Click OK.