Using Terminal and Switchpack Modes
Connect the
Make sure the terminal parameters on your terminal or PC are set to:
9600 Kbps
8 bit character
No parity bit
1 stop bit
No flow control
Press Return at your terminal to activate the Main Menu. The system runs diagnostics and status checks as it comes up. After a few seconds, the Main Menu screen appears on your terminal. Menus are described in Chapters 4 and 5 for the
Switching Between Terminal and Switchpack Modes
The following procedure is used to change the operating mode of the unit to either Terminal Mode (the default setting) or Switchpack Mode. Refer to Chapter 4 (for
"Procedure
Use electrostatic discharge protection when handling the circuit board. To change the mode:
1.Power down the unit and expose the circuit board by loosening the two screws on the back panel of the unit and sliding off the cover.
2.See Appendix C, Switchpacks and Jumpers, for jumper locations on your unit's board.
ÐUse jumper P11 for
ÐUse jumper P8 for
3.Place the jumper in the correct position for the desired mode.
ÐSwitchpack Mode is configured by placing the jumper on Pins 2 and 3.
ÐTerminal Mode is configured by placing the jumper on Pins 1 and 2.
4.If you are enabling Switchpack Mode: You must set the switchpacks and jumpers to your desired configuration. Refer to Appendix C, Switchpacks and Jumpers.
5.Replace the cover and screws.
6.Power up the board to reset and enable the new configuration.
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