3. Quick Start Guide
This section provides a brief overview of basic RPC-4840N 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 RPC-4840N 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 RPC-4840N: Connect an appropriate power source to the input terminals on the Circuit 1 terminal block, located on the RPC back panel. 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.
2.Connect a PC to the RPC-4840N: Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Console Port connector on the RPC back panel. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
Note: When the RPC 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 RPC allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your communications program to accept the 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 "RPC>" command prompt should appear. For more information on command
mode access, please refer to Section 5.2. | 3-1 |
