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

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APS-8M Asynchronous Port Switch; User’s Guide
Modem Communication
The APS-8M can be controlled by a local PC that communicates with the
unit via cable, or controlled remotely via external modem. Hyperterminal (or
another communications program) is used to send commands to connect ports
or display status.
Configuration Backup
Once you have configured the APS-8M to fit your application, parameters and
options can be saved to an ASCII text file on your PC. This allows you to
quickly restore user-selected parameters if the unit configuration is accidentally
altered or deleted. Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other APS-8M
units. This allows rapid set-up when several units will be configured with
identical or similar parameters.
Typographic Conventions
Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the
following:
^ (e.g. ^X) Indicates a control character. For example, the text
" ^X" (Control X) indicates the [Ctrl] key and the
[X] key must be pressed simultaneously.
COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /E or /P 02.
[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets,
indicates a specific key. For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
< > Indicates required keyboard entries.
For Example: /P <n>.
[ ] Indicates optional keyboard entries.
For Example: /W [n].