B&B Electronics DCDSS1 manual Time Setup, Bypass Mode, Remote Buffer Retrieval New! May

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Time Setup

The DCDSS1 setup software uses the local clock from the

computer to set the time during configuration. You can adjust the time and date using the supplied configuration software. The DCDSS1 keeps track of the hour, minute, day, month, year, and day of the week. It can also be set up to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

Bypass Mode

The DCDSS1 features a Bypass Mode that allows you to make direct modem connections to the remote device. When the DCDSS1 detects an incoming call from the modem from your software, it automatically switches to bypass mode, allowing you to communicate directly to the remote serial device.

Remote Buffer Retrieval (New! May 2002)

The DCDSS1 now features a remote buffer retrieval mode. This feature allows the user to manually the gather data or error stored in the buffer at any time remotely. This mode uses modem-to-modem communication, so a modem and a simple emulation program (like SimpTerm, downloadable from www.bb-elec.com) are necessary. Instructions:

1)Connect the local modem to an available COM port.

2)Open the emulation program of choice.

3)Raise/set DTR and RTS.

4)Dial the number that iCaddy’s modem is on (like “ATDT 18454335100<carriage return>”) and wait for confirmation of connection. If successful, go on to 5. If not, lower DTR and go back to 3.

5)You must know the password in order to go any further. The password must be received within the first 100 bytes to get into this mode. Otherwise, this is a standard bypass mode. Next, type “!RT” (read time command). You should have received 3 bytes if successful. If not, re-enter password.

6)Type “!DA” for the data buffer.

7)Type “!EL” for the error buffer.

8)Type “!##” to exit. Please be sure you receive the initialization string before exiting to confirm the unit has rebooted. If not, try “!##” again.

9)Lower DTR and RTS to disconnect.

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Appendix A

Documentation Number DCDSS11702 Manual

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Contents Remote Data Collection Device CE Page Table of Contents Introduction Data Delivery Triggers Operation Data StorageData Buffer and Time Stamping Polling StringsError Condition Logged Cause Error ConditionsData Delivery Methods Buffer-Based TriggerISP Account Serial PortsEmail Setup FTP SetupPager Setup Time Setup Bypass ModeRemote Buffer Retrieval New! May Local Buffer Retrieval New! May Firmware Updates SetupSpecifications Serial PortsTriggers for Data Delivery Declaration of Conformity Appendix a Declaration of Conformity