3. Quick Start Guide
This section provides a brief overview of basic NPS-2HD capabilities, and describes a simple test that can be performed to determine if the unit is operating properly and demonstrate basic communication capabilities.
Note that this Quick Start procedure is included only to provide a quick demonstration of basic NPS-2HD capabilities. In order to take full advantage of the complete range of features provided by this unit, it is strongly recommended that you should complete the entire Installation and Configuration sections after completing the Quick Start procedure.
1.Apply Power to the NPS-2HD: Connect the NPS-2HD to an appropriate power source. Prior to connecting the unit to your power supply, make certain to review the safety precautions listed at the beginning of this User's Guide and the cable clamp installation instructions in Section 4.1.
2.Connect a PC to the NPS-2HD: Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Console Port connector on the NPS back panel. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
Note: When the NPS-2HD is shipped from the factory, Console Port communication parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the NPS-2HD allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your communications program to accept these default parameters.
3.Access the Command Mode: Start your communications program and then press [Enter]; the System Help Screen should be displayed (Figure 3.1) and the NPS command prompt should appear. For more information on command
mode access, please refer to Section 5.2. | 3-1 |
