Connecting The Xpico - Canary MLBase User Manual

3.2 Connecting the xPico

1. Using the Null-Modem Cable connect the xPico Serial Wi-Fi port to a computer.
Hint - A Null-Modem to USB converter may be required depending on the computers available ports.
2. Open PuTTY on the computer being used to program the MLBase Unit.
Hint - The latest version of PuTTY can be downloaded from putty.org/.
3. Update the PuTTY Configuration as follows:
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Set the Serial line to the correct COM port (This can be found using Device Manager)
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Set the Baud Rate (Speed) to 115200
Note – If xPico factory defaults are applied, it is important to note that the default baud rate will have changed to 9600.
Note – Make sure the MLBase is powered on before continuing to the next step.
4. Click Open to connect to the xPico module.
5. In the Command terminal that opens, type "?" to display a list of possible xPico commands.
Once the connection is established continue to 3.3 Configuring the xPico.
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