Setup Using A Terminal Program - VCS VideoJet 8000 User Manual

Chapter 4

Setup using a terminal program

Data terminal
A data terminal may be connected to the VideoJet 8000 for setup and local
control. The data terminal usually consists of a computer with suitable terminal
software. A serial cable is provided with the delivery for making the connection.
HyperTerminal, a communications accessory included with Microsoft Windows,
can be used as the terminal program.
Note
Information on installing and using of HyperTerminal can be found in the
user guides or online help for Microsoft Windows.
– Before working with the terminal program, disconnect the VideoJet 8000 from
the data network.
– Connect the RS232/485 RJ45 connector of the VideoJet 8000 to an available
serial port on the computer.
Configuring the terminal
To establish communication between the terminal program and the
VideoJet 8000, the transmission parameters must be defined properly. The
following values should be set in the terminal program:
19,200 Bit/s
8 data bits
No parity check
1 stop bit
No protocol
Command entry
After the connection has been established, you must enter a user name. After
that you can access the main menu. You can call up additional submenus and
functions using the on-screen commands.
– If necessary, turn off the local echo so that entered values are not repeated on
the screen display.
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