Western Telematic APS-8M - Manual (Page 17)

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5. Configuration
5.1. Access to the APS Command Mode
When the APS-8M command mode is active, commands can be invoked to
select parameters, and connect or disconnect ports.
Note:
• Command mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer Mode Port,
Passive Mode Port, or any port that is currently connected to another
APS-8M port.
• Configuration commands are not available at any port where the
Supervisor Mode has been disabled.
• Supervisor Mode commands can only be invoked by users who have
logged in using a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.
1. Start your communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal). Make certain
the APS and the communications program are set for the same parameters
(e.g. baud rate, parity, etc.).
2. Access command mode.
a) Local Access: To access command mode from a local PC that is
connected to the APS via cable, press [Enter].
i. There must be no other characters preceding [Enter]. If you
have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice.
ii. If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously
defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a
password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].
b) Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed
as follows:
i. Dial the number for the APS-8M’s internal modem, or (if
present) an external modem connected to one of the APS-8M’s
RS232 ports.
ii. If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously
defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a
password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].