Alpha Technologies FXM350_Micro350 UPS - Manual (Page 78)

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7.5 HyperTerminal Interface
The Alpha FXM front panel has a USB connector. When connected to a PC with Windows® HyperTerminal or
other terminal emulation software, the Alpha FXM can be remotely monitored and controlled with the Hyper-
Terminal command-line system.
HyperTerminal is a Windows application that helps to connect your computer to other remote computers
using one of the USB com ports. The FXM350 has a USB port, not an RS232 port. When the USB device's
driver is implemented as a virtual com port it can be used as a normal com port
The HyperTerminal program is included in the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems. Running
HyperTerminal on any other operating system requires a 3rd party application designed for this purpose.
The following subsections describe the operation of the Alpha FXM via the USB interface:
• Using the Main menu
• Adjusting and controlling the Alpha FXM
• Programming the dry contacts and the clock
• Viewing the 200-event log
7.5.1 Connecting to a PC with a USB Cable
1. Connect a USB-B, fully shielded, connector cable between the computer port and the Alpha FXM port.
2. Configure the communications parameters as follows:
a. Windows 2000 or XP, go to Control Panel > System then select the Hardware tab.
b. Click Device Manager.
c. Find and right-click on the USB serial port.
d. Select Properties from the menu then select the Port Settings tab to get the window in Figure 66.
e. Set the fields as shown.
Figure 66 — HyperTerminal communication parameters