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6.3 Checking your connection with HyperTerm
A terminal program included with Windows 95/98 called HyperTerm can be used to test the serial port connection between your
computer and the 630. This will verify that your cabling is good. After installing the cable, run HyperTerm from the Windows 95
start menu as follows:
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Launch the program by clicking on START-Programs-Accessories-HyperTerminal
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Double click on Hypertrm.exe
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The program will ask you for a connection name. Type in a name for the connection and hit OK.
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You will then be presented with a Phone Number menu. Where it says “Connect Using,” select “Direct to COMx”
where x=1,2,3,4 depending on which serial port you are using and hit OK.
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You will then be presented with a Port Settings menu. Set the parameters as follows:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
then hit OK.
You now have a terminal connection established with the 630. Hit the “?” key. You should see a command menu in response.
If you do not see this menu, check the following:
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On the 630, press Mode then Offset and verify that the baud rate is set to 9600.
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Verify that you are using the correct com port.
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Check your cabling.
If you see the command menu, you have verified that the 630 is properly cabled to the computer, and that you are certain which com
port you are using.