Advantech RS-485 user manual Download Procedure New ADAM-5000/485 Firmware, Terminal emulation

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underneath. To resend a command simply press <Enter>.

Choose Full Screen to select Terminal Emulation mode. This mode provides additional information on the configuration status under Settings shown at the right side of the screen. Previous commands and responses will remain on the screen for reference. To repeatedly send a command, press <F10> and a dialog box will appear into which you can enter the command. Press <Enter> to send the command which will automatically repeat. Press any key to stop repeating the command.

Figure 5-4 Terminal emulation

Download Procedure: New ADAM-5000/485 Firmware

A new set of firmware is provided for the ADAM-5000/485 to account for use of new ADAM-5000 I/O modules with the ADAM-5000 system. Follow the steps provided below to download the new firmware before attempting to use the new ADAM-5000 I/O modules.

1.Connect the COM port of the host computer with the RS-232 port on the ADAM-5000.

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