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User Interfaces

DD2401 VME L-Band Demodulator Card Installation & Operational Manual

4-2

MN-VME2401 – Rev. B

4.3 Terminal Port User Interface


Each demodulator has a Terminal Port Connection (J1) that allows for complete control and
monitoring of the demodulator parameters and functions via an RS-232 Serial Interface.

The factory default setup parameters are as follows:

Emulation Type:

VT100 (can be changed)

Baud Rate:

19200

Data Bits:

8

Parity:

No Parity (Fixed)

Stop Bits:

1 stop bit


4.3.1 Connecting the Terminal

1.

Connect the computer to the Remote Connector (J5) 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:

8 data bits

no parity

1 stop bit

Modify the selection, if necessary, to match the settings (the Front Panel
‘SYSTEM’ Sub-Menu contains all the Terminal Emulation Controls).