Western Telematic CMS-16 manual Connecting your PC to the CMS, Communicating with the CMS Unit

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WTI CMS-16; Console Management Switch -- User's Guide

Therefore, Ports 1 and 2 are generally used for communication during initial set-up and configuration, or after the unit has been reinitialized (reset) to default parameters.

Note: For more information on System SetUp Port capabilities, please refer to Section 5.2.

3.4. Connecting your PC to the CMS

The CMS can either be controlled by a local PC that communicates via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. For this overview, a local PC running ProComm (or a similar communications program), will be cable connected to Port 1.

Note: Communication via Modem (Optional): If desired, this overview can also be performed via modem. Section 4.4 describes the procedure for connecting a modem to the CMS.

1.Attach a standard null modem cable to your PC COM port. Make certain to connect to the COM port used by your communications program.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to CMS Port 1. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.

3.5. Communicating with the CMS Unit

Perform the following procedure to access the CMS Command Mode, explore basic features, and check for proper operation.

1.Start your communications program (e.g. ProComm) and set it to 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.

2.Press [Enter] to access the CMS Command Mode.

. In order for [Enter] to be recognized as a wake-up command, it must be pressed without any characters preceding it.

b.If you have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice. The "CMS>" prompt should appear.

c.(Optional) If you are performing this overview via modem, please refer to Section 5.1 for additional instructions.

3.The Port Status Screen will be displayed, followed by the "CMS>" prompt, indicating that you have successfully accessed the Command Mode. If the "CMS>" prompt is not displayed, this may indicate a communication problem. Check the following:

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