Connecting The Com Port To An Async Terminal - Paradyne FrameSaver SLV 9x24 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Connecting the COM Port to an Async Terminal

The FrameSaver unit must first be directly connected to a VT100-compatible terminal,
or a PC or async terminal providing VT100 terminal emulation to set up access and
management of the unit.
1. Configure the async or VT100-compatible terminal to be compatible with the
FrameSaver unit:
– COM Port in use by your PC: COM1 or COM2
– COM Port Baud Rate set to 19.2 kbps.
– Character length set to 8 data bits.
– Parity set to none.
– Stop bit set to 1.
– Flow Control set to None.
2. Insert the DB25 end of the EIA-232 cable into the FrameSaver unit's COM port.
COM
Port
POWER COM
To Connect to a PC
or Async Terminal
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the VT100-compatible terminal.
4. Tighten the screws on each side of the connector to secure them.
5. Press Enter on the keyboard (or Return, depending upon your keyboard) to display
the Main Menu.
Verification Check:
Did the Main Menu appear?
H
If yes, you are ready to continue with the installation.
H
If no,
– Recheck terminal and FrameSaver unit compatibility (see settings in Step 1).
– Did you press the Enter key on your keyboard?
Refer to Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections on page 6 for other
possible causes. Refer to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting , in the User's Guide for
additional explanations.
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