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4.8.4
Connecting the Modem Telephone Line
The controller automatically initializes its
modem on power up but PC's modem must be
started from VLS. Use the "Com/Connect
Line" command to bring up the Ring Tele-
phone Box.
Type in your telephone number, pick the modem name from the options available, and enter
the Maximum Data Transmission Speed.
The Dialing box will appear while the modem tries to make a connection.
4.8.5
Data Transfer
After the modem line has been successfully established, data can be transferred between VLS
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and the
controller. Commands from the "Controller" pull down menu or Icons from the
"Controller Toolbar" can be used to Upload/Download programs, verify or clear controller
contents, run "Diagnosis of Controller", Check the Used Memory, Start/Stop, and Monitor Test
Results.
When the controller is running, the controller program cannot be changed.
4.8.6
Disconnecting the Telephone Line
Return to the "Com" pull down menu and choose "Disconnect
Line" to end the modem communication.
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