Western Telematic APS-16M, APS-8M manual Configuration, Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode

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5. Configuration

5.1. Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode

When the APS-8/16M command mode is active, commands can be invoked to select parameters, and connect or disconnect ports.

Note:

•Command mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer Mode Port, Passive Mode Port, or any port that is currently connected to another APS-8/16M port.

•Conﬁguration commands are not available at any port where the Supervisor Mode has been disabled.

•Supervisor Mode commands can only be invoked by users who have logged in using a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

1.Start your communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal, TeraTerm, etc.). Make certain that the communications program is set to match the default APS-8/16M parameters: 9600 bps, 8-Data Bits, 1-Stop Bit, No Parity, RTS/CTS (hardware) handshaking.

2.Access command mode.

a)Local Access: To access command mode from a local PC that is connected to the APS-8/16M via cable, press [Enter].

i.There must be no other characters preceding [Enter]. If you have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice.

ii.If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously deﬁned, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].

b)Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed as follows:

i.Dial the number for the APS-8/16M’s internal modem, or (if present) an external modem connected to one of the APS-8/16M’s RS232 ports.

ii.If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously deﬁned, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].

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Contents Models Covered User’s GuidePage Grounding Secure RackingInput Supply Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Disconnect PowerTable of Contents List of Figures Introduction Modem Communication Configuration BackupAPS-8M and APS-16M Units Typographic ConventionsFront Panel Unit DescriptionBack Panel  Power SwitchConnect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Hardware InstallationGetting Started Communicating with the APS-8/16M Access Command ModePort Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Connecting Power to the APS Unit Hardware InstallationAC Powered Units DC Powered UnitsConnect a Telco Line to the Modem Port Connecting Devices to the APS Serial PortsAccess to the APS-8/16M Command Mode ConfigurationPassword Functions System SetUp PortsSystem Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Edit Password Directory Password DirectoryAdding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Dial Back Function Deleting the Entire Password DirectorySystem Parameters Menu Add Name/Password MenuDial Back Example Configuration Conventions Port ConfigurationPort Modes RTS/CTS 3. RS232 Port Configuration MenusConﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copy Port Parameters Copying Parameters to All PortsSave User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Communicating with the Internal Modem Internal ModemDial String Modiﬁers Common AT CommandsCommand Function/Options Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Port Status Screen /S Status ScreensPort Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Port Parameters Screens /W Password Directory Screen /VPassword Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Port Connection and Disconnection Any-to-Any ModeOperation Enter Disconnecting PortsThree Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Server Enter Defining Hunt GroupsHunt Group Example Buffer Mode Passive ModeXx Enter Reading Data from Buffer Mode PortsPort Buffers Modem ModeOperation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters 10-1 Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware10-2 11-1 Command Reference GuideCommand Conventions 11-2 Command Response11-3 Command SummaryFormat Response Command SetTerse 11-411-5 Format /C x x EnterFormat /CP Enter 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Format /D/Y x x EnterFormat /E/Y x x Enter 11-6Format /H Enter Format /F EnterFormat /I/Y Enter 11-7Format /S Enter Format /P x EnterFormat /SD Enter 11-8Format /UF Enter Format /U EnterFormat /UL Enter Format /V Enter11-10 Format /W x EnterFormat /X Enter Apx-1 RS232 Port InterfacePower SpecificationsRS232 Port Interface Stop Bits 1 orApx-3 Customer ServiceApx-4 Trademark and Copyright InformationTrademarks Used in this Manual Apx-5 Regulatory StatementsApx-6 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive ComplianceIndex-1 IndexIndex-2 Index Index-3Index-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free