Western Telematic APS-8M, APS-16M manual Communicating with the APS-8/16M, Access Command Mode

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APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches; User’s Guide

3.3. Communicating with the APS-8/16M

The APS-8/16M command mode allows you to check unit status, change conﬁguration parameters and connect and disconnect ports (including the Modem Port.)

1.Access Command Mode:

a)Via Local PC: Start your communications program and then press [Enter]. The "APS>" command prompt should appear.

c)Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the phone line which is connected to the internal modem. A Password Prompt will be displayed. If you have not previously deﬁned the Supervisor Password, just press [Enter], without typing a password. The "APS>" command prompt should be displayed.

Notes:

•If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been previously deﬁned, a prompt will be displayed. Key in a Supervisor Level password, and press [Enter]. If a Supervisor Level password has not yet been deﬁned, the prompt will not be displayed.

•When the APS-8/16M is shipped from the factory, communications parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking,

8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these parameters can be easily redeﬁned, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to conﬁgure your communications program to accept the default parameters.

2.Review the Help Menu: At the "APS>" Command Prompt, type /H and press [Enter] to display the Help Menu, which provides a basic listing of all APS-8/16M commands.

3.Port Status Screen: Type /S and press [Enter] to display the Port Status Screen (Figure 3.1), which summarizes conditions at all APS-8/16M ports.

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Contents User’s Guide Models CoveredPage Secure Racking Input SupplyGrounding Disconnect Power Shock Hazard Do Not EnterTable of Contents List of Figures Introduction Configuration Backup Modem CommunicationAPS-8M and APS-16M Units Typographic ConventionsUnit Description Front Panel Power Switch Back PanelHardware Installation Getting StartedConnect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Access Command Mode Communicating with the APS-8/16MPort Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Hardware Installation Connecting Power to the APS UnitAC Powered Units DC Powered UnitsConnecting Devices to the APS Serial Ports Connect a Telco Line to the Modem PortConfiguration Access to the APS-8/16M Command ModeSystem SetUp Ports Password FunctionsSystem Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Password Directory Edit Password DirectoryAdding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Deleting the Entire Password Directory Dial Back FunctionAdd Name/Password Menu Dial Back ExampleSystem Parameters Menu Port Configuration Configuration ConventionsPort Modes 3. RS232 Port Configuration Menus RTS/CTSConﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copying Parameters to All Ports Copy Port ParametersSave User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Internal Modem Communicating with the Internal ModemCommon AT Commands Command Function/OptionsDial String Modiﬁers Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Status Screens Port Status Screen /SPort Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Password Directory Screen /V Port Parameters Screens /WPassword Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Any-to-Any Mode OperationPort Connection and Disconnection Disconnecting Ports EnterThree Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Defining Hunt Groups Server EnterHunt Group Example Passive Mode Buffer ModeReading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Xx EnterModem Mode Port BuffersOperation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a FileRestoring Saved Parameters Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware 10-110-2 Command Reference Guide Command Conventions11-1 Command Response 11-2Command Summary 11-3Command Set Format ResponseTerse 11-4Format /C x x Enter Format /CP Enter11-5 Format /D/Y x x Enter 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 EnterFormat /E/Y x x Enter 11-6Format /F Enter Format /H EnterFormat /I/Y Enter 11-7Format /P x Enter Format /S EnterFormat /SD Enter 11-8Format /U Enter Format /UF EnterFormat /UL Enter Format /V EnterFormat /W x Enter Format /X Enter11-10 RS232 Port Interface Apx-1Specifications PowerRS232 Port Interface Stop Bits 1 orCustomer Service Apx-3Trademark and Copyright Information Trademarks Used in this ManualApx-4 Regulatory Statements Apx-5EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance Apx-6Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 IndexIndex-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free