Rockwell Automation 1400-SP PowerMonitor Software - Manual (Page 31)

Chapter 4
Using The Software
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If the site is only accessible via the telephone network using a
modem, then choose either the TOUCH (touch–tone) or PULSE
line type option, depending on the type of phone line dialing
system being used.
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MODEM (TOUCH TONE). Used when the computer is
connected to a remote device via a TOUCH TONE telephone
modem.
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MODEM (PULSE). Used when the computer is connected to a
remote device via a PULSE telephone modem.
Important: If either MODEM option is selected, the Powermonitor Software
will configure the connected modem using a set of default commands.
These commands assume that a standard Hayes modem is being used.
If you are using a modem which requires a different command set to
configure it, refer to Appendix B for instructions on creating a special
MODEM.CFG file for the Powermonitor Software to use.
Connecting With The Remote Device
Once the six data fields described above have been configured, the
CONNECT OPTION field is used to invoke the connection procedure. When
invoked, the Powermonitor Software will attempt to establish
communications with the remote device specified in the UNIT ID field.
To initiate the connection procedure, position the cursor over the CONNECT
OPTION field and press the <Enter> key.
The present CONNECT STATUS field will indicate if a connection to the
device was successful. The following status messages will be indicated in
the present CONNECT STATUS field, depending on the present status of
communications:
1. Connecting Directly. When using the DIRECT CONNECT line type,
the Powermonitor Software will display the message:
ATTEMPTING CONNECTION ...
When the Powermonitor Software establishes communication with the
specified unit, the CONNECT STATUS field will display:
DIRECT CONNECTION ESTABLISHED
and the entry in the CONNECT OPTION field will change to:
DISCONNECT
to allow disconnection, if desired.