Comtrol RM-4 - Manual (Page 12)

12 - RocketModem IV: 2000468 Rev. A Hardware Installation and Specifications
Terminal Mode
If the information is not correct, press N and Enter to restart the diagnostic.
Note: The diagnostic resets and re-initializes all modems. The RocketModem
IV uses downloadable firmware and the diagnostic also queries the
firmware load status. If the firmware has not been loaded, it is
downloaded automatically. If the firmware has been loaded, you are
asked to select Y to reload the firmware or N to continue without
reloading the firmware.
8. After initialization completes, an option box displays at the bottom of the
screen:
– D to run the Diagnostic
– T for Terminal Mode at @ 9600 bits/sec
– M for Terminal Mode at @ maximum bits/sec
– Q to QUIT
9. Select D to test the serial I/O, IRQ and telephone type. If you have more than
one board installed, the diagnostic repeats until all boards have been tested.
Progress messages are displayed on the left bottom of the screen.
Note: See Terminal Mode on Page 12 for information about using the T and M
options.
10. When prompted by the diagnostic, press any key to continue.
11. After reviewing the TEST SUMMARY, press any key to continue. The
diagnostic resets all modems and re-initializes all RocketModem boards.
12. To run additional tests, press Y and Enter to restart the diagnostic at Step 4 or
N and Enter to quit.
13. If you select N, remove the diagnostic diskette from the drive, then press the
space bar or Enter key to boot the system.
Note: Do NOT use the CTRL-ALT-DEL reboot command, may result in
CMOS errors on some systems.
Terminal Mode If you select either the T or M Terminal Mode option while running the diagnostic,
the diagnostic starts a simple terminal emulation program.
• The T option selects terminal mode at 9600 baud.
• The M option selects terminal mode at the maximum baud rate supported by
your RocketModem model.
If necessary, use the previous discussion to start the diagnostic ( Steps 1 through
8). If there is more than one RocketModem installed, you are asked to select a
board.
1. When the Modem Terminal Menu appears, select the number and press Enter
that corresponds to the port you want to test with AT commands or select one
of the following (and Enter):
• H for help with AT commands
• R to reset a single modem
• T to reset all modems on the selected board
• X to exit
2. Type AT commands to communicate with the modem.
3. When you are done, press Esc to return to Step 1 .