Comtech EF Data DMDVR20 LBST Rev 1.1 - Manual (Page 68)

DMDVR20 LBST Satellite Modem User Interfaces
TM136 – Rev. 1.1 4-31
4.5 Terminal Port User Interface
The Remote Port (J20) of the modem allows for complete control and monitoring of all
parameters and functions via an RS-232 Serial Interface, or RS-485 for RLLP Protocol. ‘Terminal
Mode’ can be entered from the front panel by selecting “System” and then “Control Mode”
followed by “Terminal”. The baud rate and evaluation type can be changed at the front panel by
using the System>Baud Rate Menu.
The Terminal Control Mode is menu-driven and the allowable values for each item number will be
shown. To change an item, type in its number followed by . If the parameter to be
changed requires a numeric value, enter the number followed by If the parameter is
non-numeric, press to cycle through the list of available entries.
Items that do not have ID numbers are Status only and cannot be
changed.
4.6 Connecting the Terminal
1. Connect the computer to the Remote Connector (J20) on the rear of the unit
using the RS-232 Cable.
2.
Enable the terminal by selecting Terminal Mode (located under the System -
Control Mode Menu) from the front panel.
3.
Verify that your emulation software is set to the following:
ƒ 8 data bits
ƒ no parity
ƒ 1 stop bit
Modify the selection, if necessary, to match the settings (the Front Panel
‘SYSTEM’ Sub-Menu contains all the Terminal Emulation Controls).
4.7 Terminal Screens
Refer to the DMDVR20 LBST Remote Protocol Manual (TM137) for the
terminal screens.