Getting Started; Communication Parameters - Western Telematic MDS-16 User Manual

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3. Getting Started

This section provides a brief overview of the MDS's basic

capabilities, and describes tests that can be performed to

determine if the unit is operating properly.

The Setup Switches, located on the MDS Back Panel, are used to

select default settings for all MDS RS-232 ports. A label located

adjacent to the Setup Switches summarizes switch functions.

When the MDS is shipped from the factory, the Setup Switches

are configured for 9600 baud, 8 Bits-No Parity, DTR

handshaking, verbose command response, and no echo (all

switches down).

For the purpose of this overview, use the default Setup Switch

configuration. Set your communications program (e.g.

ProComm) to use the following parameters:

9600 Baud

8 Bits, No Parity

DTR Handshaking

Full Duplex

Using Other Parameters (Optional): If desired, the MDS can

be set to match the parameters used by the communications

program. Refer to the label on the bottom of the MDS, and

configure Setup Switches accordingly. After changing the Set-

Up Switches, initialize the MDS; press and hold the SET and

CLEAR keys, release CLEAR, and then release SET.

Section 4.1 describes procedures for setting the

MDS to match the parameters used by your

communications program.

If Setup Switches are changed, the new

configuration will not take effect until the MDS

is initialized.

Note:

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