Communication Interfaces

12.1Using the RS-232 Port

The RS-232 port is configured with a baud rate of 9600 with 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity and no hardware handshaking.

12.1.1Connecting and Using a Terminal

An RS-232 connection can be used to connect the STS2/PDU to either a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software. If you are unsure of the cable pin out, see 14.2.10 - Terminal Port Connections.

1.Connect the terminal to the STS2/PDU by plugging the cable from the terminal into the RS-232 port. This connection can be made at any time.

2.After making the connection, verify the communications link by pressing <ENTER> on the terminal keyboard.

The interface communications system responds as indicated below: Repeating command -->

Illegal command!

<?> or <HELP?> displays the RS-232 command set

<?> <command> or <HELP?> <command> displays specific help for the command SVTP-Control> The SVTP-Control > prompt indicates that RS-232 communications are established.

If you receive no response or prompt, verify that the connector is properly plugged into the port and the PC or terminal serial interface is working properly.

3.Enter the desired commands, as listed in Table 13.

For additional help type <?> <command> or <HELP?> <command>

Refer to the corresponding menu options in 13.0 - Touch Screen Display for more details about the commands.

Some terminal commands require a password to function. Use the PWD command and a valid pass- word to gain access.

Table 13

Terminal commands

Keys

Function

?

Displays this help menu or specific help with a command

AA?

Displays active alarms

 

 

AF?

Displays active faults

CEL

Clears the event log

CHL

Clears the history logs

 

 

DATE?

Displays current system date

DATE

Sets system date

EL?

Displays the entire event log

 

 

HELP?

Displays this help menu or specific help with a command

HLn?

Displays the history log #n, if frozen

LOGOUT

Logs user out of unprotected mode

 

 

PS?

Displays the preferred source

PS n

Sets the preferred source to #n

PWD

Allows users to access protected commands

 

 

QUIT

Modem only. Ends the session and hangs up the modem.

SH

Silences the horn

SPT?

Displays all current setpoints

 

 

SPTx

Displays current setpoints for group x. See 12.1.2 - Configuring the STS2/PDU via the Terminal for

 

a description of groups.

SR?

Displays status reports

 

 

TIME?

Displays current system time

TIME

Sets system time

UPMDR?

Displays metering data

 

 

VER?

Displays firmware versions

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