Western Telematic APS-8M - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Getting Started
This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the
APS-8M hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in
order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.
Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of
unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. In order
to take full advantage of the complete range of features provided by this
unit, it is strongly recommended that you complete the entire Installation and
Configuration sections after completing this Quick Start procedure.
3.2. Hardware Installation
1. Apply Power to the APS-8M: Refer to the power rating nameplate
on the APS-8M back panel, and then connect the unit to an appropriate
power source. Make certain to review the safety precautions listed at the
beginning of this User's Guide and in Section 4.1, and then set the Master
Power Switch on the APS-8M back panel to the ON position.
2. Connect your Telco Line to the APS-8M: Use a standard RJ-11 cable to
connect your Telco outlet to the Modem (Line) Port, located on the
APS-8M back panel. Note that the unit sees the internal modem as
Port 8. To connect to the Modem Port, use the procedure described in
Section 3.4.
3. Connect a PC to the APS-8M: Attach a standard null modem cable
from your PC COM port to the Port 1 connector on the APS-8M
back panel.
Note:
When the APS-8M is shipped from the factory,
communications parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS
Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the
APS-8M allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick
Start procedure, it is recommended to configure your communications
program (e.g. HyperTerminal) to accept the default parameters.
3.3. Connect your Equipment to the Serial Ports
Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect the RS232 Serial Port on your
equipment to the desired Serial Port on the APS-8M
• PCs and other DTE Devices: Use a standard null modem cable.
• External Modems and other DCE devices: Use a standard serial
modem cable.