Western Telematic APS-8M, APS-16M manual Communicating with the APS-8/16M, Access Command Mode

APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches; User’s Guide

3.3. Communicating with the APS-8/16M

The APS-8/16M command mode allows you to check unit status, change configuration parameters and connect and disconnect ports (including the Modem Port.)

1.Access Command Mode:

a)Via Local PC: Start your communications program and then press [Enter]. The "APS>" command prompt should appear.

c)Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the phone line which is connected to the internal modem. A Password Prompt will be displayed. If you have not previously defined the Supervisor Password, just press [Enter], without typing a password. The "APS>" command prompt should be displayed.

Notes:

•If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been previously defined, a prompt will be displayed. Key in a Supervisor Level password, and press [Enter]. If a Supervisor Level password has not yet been defined, the prompt will not be displayed.

•When the APS-8/16M is shipped from the factory, communications parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking,

8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these parameters can be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to configure your communications program to accept the default parameters.

2.Review the Help Menu: At the "APS>" Command Prompt, type /H and press [Enter] to display the Help Menu, which provides a basic listing of all APS-8/16M commands.

3.Port Status Screen: Type /S and press [Enter] to display the Port Status Screen (Figure 3.1), which summarizes conditions at all APS-8/16M ports.

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