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
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,
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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