Western Telematic NPS-2HD - Manual (Page 22)

5.2. Communicating with the NPS
In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the
user must first connect to the NPS and access the command
mode.
1. The NPS-2HD is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or
8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no
parity. Make certain your communication program (e.g.
ProComm or HyperTerminal) is set for the appropriate
baud rate, bits and parity.
a) Via Modem: Start your communications program.
Dial the external modem connected to the NPS. Wait
for the Connect message and proceed to Step 2.
b) Via Local PC: Start your communications program
and then press [Enter].
c) Via Network: During initial configuration, the NPS
cannot be accessed via the Network Port. After
network parameters have been defined (see
Section 5.6), the unit may then be accessed via network
as described in Section 6.1.
Note: Only one port can access the command mode
at a given time. When communicating via the
Console Port or Modem Port, always make certain to
disconnect (using the /X command) when you have
finished. If the Console Port or Modem Port are
busy, you will not be able to access the command
mode via the Network Port. For more information,
please refer to Section 6.8.
2. Password: If the System Password has been defined, the
unit will display the Password Prompt. Key in either the
System Password or User Password, and press [Enter]. If
the system password has not been defined, the prompt will
not be displayed. Note that the Password feature is case
sensitive.
3. If the System Password is entered, the NPS-2HD will
display the System Help Screen (Figure 5.1). If the User
Password is entered, the NPS will display the User Help
Screen (Figure 5.2).
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