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

Connecting the COM Port to an Async Terminal

The FrameSaver unit must first be directly connected to a VT100-compatible async
terminal or a PC providing VT100 terminal emulation to set up access and
management of the unit.
1. Configure the VT100-compatible async terminal or PC to be compatible with the
FrameSaver unit:
– COM Port in use by your PC: COM1 or COM2
– COM Port Baud Rate is set to 19.2 kbps
– Character length is set to 8 data bits
– Parity is set to none
– Stop bit is set to 1
– Flow Control is set to None
2. Insert the DB25 end of the EIA-232 cable into the FrameSaver unit's COM port.
COM
Port
POWER
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?
– If yes, you are ready to continue with the installation.
– If no, recheck terminal and FrameSaver unit compatibility (see settings in
Step 1), or Enter key was not pressed.
Refer to Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections on page 6 for other
possible causes. Refer to Troubleshooting in the User's Guide for additional
explanations.
COM
(FrameSaver 9124
DSX-1 NETWORK
Shown)
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