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5.

In the left pane, click the Parameter List for the 1203-USB converter or connected
drive to display its parameters in the right pane. Double-click a parameter to edit it.

4.6

Using Terminal Emulation Software

This section provides detailed instructions on how to use terminal emulation software
to access the 1203-USB converter so that you can view and edit its parameters or
view its event queue.

A variety of terminal emulation programs can be used to establish a USB connection
between a computer and the converter. The following instructions describe how to
establish the initial USB connection to the converter using a computer running
HyperTerminal — terminal emulation software provided with most Windows operating
systems.

Important: The following instructions use screen captures from Windows XP

HyperTerminal. If you are using a different operating system, the screens
may differ.

4.6.1 Using HyperTerminal to Access the Converter

1.

Verify that the converter is installed correctly. Refer to

Chapter 3, Installing the

Converter

.

2.

On the Windows XP desktop, click the Start button, and then select All Programs
> Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal
to display the Connection
Description screen (

Figure 4.2

).

3.

In the Name field, type a desired name (for example, 1203-USB), and then select
a desired icon in the Icon window.

Figure 4.2 – Connection Description Screen

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