Sending Parameters to a File | Western Telematic APS-16M, APS-8M

9.Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

After the APS-8/16M has been properly conﬁgured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text ﬁle. Later, if the conﬁguration is accidentally altered, the ﬁle with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconﬁgure the unit without the need to manually re-assign each parameter.

Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other identical APS-8/16M units. This allows rapid set-up when several units will be conﬁgured with the same parameters, providing that units are the same model (APS-8M or APS-16M) and are using the same APS-8/16M ﬁrmware version.

The "Save Parameters" procedure can be performed from any communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal, ProComm, Crosstalk, etc.), that allows downloading of ASCII ﬁles.

9.1. Sending Parameters to a File

1.Start your communications program and access the APS-8/16M command mode. If the password prompt is displayed, enter a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

2.When the APS command prompt appears, type /U and press [Enter]. The APS-8/16M will prompt you to conﬁgure your communications program to receive an ASCII download.

a)Set your communications program to receive an ASCII format download, and the specify a name for a ﬁle that will receive the saved parameters (e.g. APS8M.PAR).

b)Disable the Line Wrap function for your terminal emulation program. This will prevent command lines from being broken in two during transmission.

3.When the communications program is ready to receive the ﬁle, return to the APS-8/16M’s Save Parameter File menu, and press [Enter] to proceed with the download. APS-8/16M parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the ﬁle speciﬁed in Step 2 above.

4.The APS-8/16M will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the currently selected APS-8/16M parameters. The last line of the ﬁle should end with a "/G-00" command. When the download is complete, press [Enter] to return to the "APS>" command prompt.

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Models Covered User’s GuidePage Secure Racking Input SupplyGrounding Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Disconnect Power Table of Contents List of Figures Introduction Modem Communication Configuration BackupAPS-8M and APS-16M Units Typographic Conventions Front Panel Unit Description Back Panel  Power Switch Hardware Installation Getting StartedConnect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Communicating with the APS-8/16M Access Command Mode Port Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Connecting Power to the APS Unit Hardware InstallationAC Powered Units DC Powered Units Connect a Telco Line to the Modem Port Connecting Devices to the APS Serial Ports Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode Configuration Password Functions System SetUp Ports System Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Edit Password Directory Password Directory Adding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Dial Back Function Deleting the Entire Password Directory Add Name/Password Menu Dial Back ExampleSystem Parameters Menu Configuration Conventions Port Configuration Port Modes RTS/CTS 3. RS232 Port Configuration Menus Conﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copy Port Parameters Copying Parameters to All Ports Save User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Communicating with the Internal Modem Internal Modem Common AT Commands Command Function/OptionsDial String Modiﬁers Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Port Status Screen /S Status Screens Port Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Port Parameters Screens /W Password Directory Screen /V Password Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Any-to-Any Mode OperationPort Connection and Disconnection Enter Disconnecting Ports Three Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Server Enter Defining Hunt Groups Hunt Group Example Buffer Mode Passive Mode Xx Enter Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Port Buffers Modem Mode Operation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Restoring Saved Parameters 10-1 Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware 10-2 Command Reference Guide Command Conventions11-1 11-2 Command Response 11-3 Command Summary Format Response Command SetTerse 11-4 Format /C x x Enter Format /CP Enter11-5 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Format /D/Y x x EnterFormat /E/Y x x Enter 11-6 Format /H Enter Format /F EnterFormat /I/Y Enter 11-7 Format /S Enter Format /P x EnterFormat /SD Enter 11-8 Format /UF Enter Format /U EnterFormat /UL Enter Format /V Enter Format /W x Enter Format /X Enter11-10 Apx-1 RS232 Port Interface Power SpecificationsRS232 Port Interface Stop Bits 1 or Apx-3 Customer Service Trademark and Copyright Information Trademarks Used in this ManualApx-4 Apx-5 Regulatory Statements Apx-6 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance Index-1 Index Index-2 Index Index-3 Index-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free