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How to connect serial console with ucon

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FAQ GMSplus How to Connect Serial Console with uCon

1. Introduction

This procedure describes how to connect the serial console of a GMSplus to a computer.

RS-232 Cable, straight

RS-232 to USB Adaptor (recommended ist Aten UC232A)

Windows Computer with installed terminal software, recommended is uCon (http://www.umonfw.com/ucon/)

Any other serial port terminal software may work as well

Connect the serial cable to the CONSOLE connetor of your GMSplus

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Page 1 FAQ GMSplus How to Connect Serial Console with uCon 1. Introduction This procedure describes how to connect the serial console of a GMSplus to a computer. 2. Required Tools RS-232 Cable, straight RS-232 to USB Adaptor (recommended ist Aten UC232A) Windows Computer with installed terminal software, recommended is uCon (http://www.umonfw.com/ucon/)
Page 2 5. Connect with uCon Turn on your GMSplus Start uCon terminal software Choose the COM port of your ATEN USB to Serial Bridge Choose baud rate 115.2K from the dropdown Press [OK] to connect...
Page 3 6. Navigating the console If the startup process of the instrument is finished, you can press [ENTER] key on your keyboard The main menu will appear Each menu point has a letter assigned Press the key of the menu you want to select (e.g. [C] to enter the configuration menu, press [C] again to edit current configuration) Always confirm your selection pressing [ENTER] At the bottom of each sub-menu, further navigation options are listed...
Page 4 7. Save and apply configuration changes Press [Esc] to exit the configuration menu Press [C] to save the configuration as "current" In the main menu, press [R] to restart the instrument After the restart, the configuration changes are applied...