Multi-Tech Systems 7500 - Manual (Page 334)

Using HyperTerminal ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide
Page 334 Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note
Using HyperTerminal
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Ensure that the meter COM port you are using has its Protocol register set to “Factory.”
Use Windows HyperTerminal to access certain meter module settings if your
meter is connected serially or through a modem to your workstation.
A HyperTerminal session lets you:
access certain Factory module settings
access certain Power Meter module settings
clear the front panel event log display on the ION 8000 Series meter
configure Factory module setup registers for Current Probe Input applications
To connect to the meter:
1. Launch HyperTerminal from the Start > Programs > Accessories >
HyperTerminal menu.
2. A window requesting a modem install appears. If you wish to install a modem,
click Yes and follow the steps. If you do not need to install a modem, click No.
The Connection Description window appears.
Type in the name for this HyperTerminal session in the Name box. Press Enter.
The Connect To window appears.
3. In the Connect Using box, select your PC COM port (e.g. COM1 ). Press Enter.
The COM 1 Properties window appears.
4. In the Bits Per Second box, select 9600 .
5. In the Flow Control box, select None .
6. For the other settings, use the defaults. Press Enter. A HyperTerminal session
window appears.
7. Press Enter. A response indicating an “invalid command” appears. Below this
there is a prompt that indicates the meter type and the PC port where the meter
is connected. For example:
ION 7500:\PORT_1>
8. Type “?” and press Enter for the Factory Terminal menu.
As you toggle between the different Factory Terminal menu options you are
required to type in a Login and Password:
Login: the number of the ION 7500 (e.g. 7500)
Password: the default meter password is “0”