astra telematics AT210 Quick Start Manual

AT210 Quick Start Guide
1. An ASCII terminal is useful for initial testing and configuration. If you already
have one, skip to step 2, otherwise :
a. We recommend Tera Term, which can be downloaded free of charge from:
http://logmett.com/index.php?/download/tera-term-467.html
b. Once downloaded, install Tera Term and start up a session
c. Select Setup and then choose Serial Port from the drop down options
d. Configure your serial connection as follows:
Choose the Port to suit your available COM ports on your PC. This will usually be
e.
COM1 if you have a built in RS232 port. If using a USB-RS232 adapter, go to the
Windows® Device Manager and check which COM port has been assigned to your USB
adapter (note: the assigned COM port will change if you plug into a different USB
socket on your PC).
Select Setup and then Save Setup from the drop down menu list to save this
f.
configuration
Leave the Tera Term window open whilst you now set up and connect the AT210
g.
2. Check that the battery is fitted and connected:
a. Each AT210 is supplied with a 510mAh back-up battery, which should be fixed to the
PCB and connected as shown below:
b. Do not attempt to remove the battery from the cover, once it has been stuck down,
as prising or bending can cause fire and smoke.