APPENDIX G: Using the
4.Plug the KV1518A’s power supply into the KV1518A and a working AC outlet. If the KV1518A and its power supply are installed and operating properly, the KV1518A’s green LED will start blinking: once per second while the CIM is idle, more quickly while it’s passing data in either direction.
5.Connect one end of a CAT5 UTP cable (not included, we recommend product code EYN737MS) to the
If the CIM is installed properly and the attached device or port is configured correctly, you’re ready to start using the CIM for your serial communication.
G.3 Operating the KV1518A
G.3.1 SCREEN LAYOUT
The KV1518A produces
•In line 1 of the top pane, the KV1518A’s firmware version is displayed at the right.
•In line 3 of the top pane, the cursor position and
•In line 4 of the top pane, the communication status is displayed in the center. This status can be:
–“On Line”: The KV1518A is communicating with the computer and displaying the interactions in its
–“Help”: [Alt] + [F1] has been pressed, so the Help screen is being displayed;
–“Set Up”: [Alt] + [F2] or [Alt] + [F3] has been pressed, so the KV1518A is in Setup Mode; or
–“Buffer Edit”: [Alt] + [F4] has been pressed, so the KV1518A is in Buffer Edit Mode.
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