Western Telematic AFS-16-1 manual Basic Configuration, Communicating with the AFS-16 Unit

5. Basic Configuration

This section describes the basic configuration procedure for AFS-16 units. For information on Alarm Functions, please refer to Section 7.

5.1.Communicating with the AFS-16 Unit

In order to configure the AFS-16, you must first connect to the unit, and access command mode. Note that, the AFS-16 offers two separate configuration interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface.

In addition, the AFS-16 also offers three different methods for accessing command mode; via network, via modem, or via local console. The Web Browser interface is only available via TCP/IP network, and the Text Interface is available via TCP/IP network (SSH or Telnet), modem or local PC.

5.1.1.The Text Interface

The Text Interface (also known as the "Command Line Interface" or "CLI") consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you to set options and define parameters by entering the number for the desired option using your keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.

Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in the default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the unit via Local PC or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the first time. After you have accessed command mode using the Text Interface, you can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access, if desired, in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet. You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have enabled those options.

Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to communicate with the AFS-16 via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection. You can also use the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem installed at the RS232 Port on the AFS-16 Control Module.

In order to use the Text Interface, your installation must include:

•Access via Network: The AFS-16 must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperTerminal.)

•Access via Modem: An external modem must be installed at the Control Module's RS232 Port and the RS232 Port must be configured for Modem Mode as described in Section 5.8. A phone line must be connected to the external modem. In addition, your PC must include a communications program.

•Access via Local PC: Your PC must be connected to the RS232 Port on the AFS-16 Control Module. The RS232 Port must be configured for Normal Mode, and your PC must include a communications program.

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