Page 64 - Using SIO
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DECT - Installation Manual
Introduction
38HBKD0001SAH – Issue 14 (27th October 2003)
Using SIO
Introduction
SIO is a DOS based program for configuration of DECT systems. It
provides access to the similar features as CCFP but without a graphical
interface.
This section covers the use of SIO PCS5a.
Installing SIO
To install SIO, all the files on the supplied SIO disk should be copied to a
directory on your PC's hard disk. Amongst the files in the SIO directory
should be:
–
SIO.EXE:
The SIO program file.
–
F_APP_DB.DAT:
A DECT handset database in plain text format.
–
F_APP_DB.KTB:
A DECT handset database in binary file format.
–
APPDBKTB.EXE:
The converter program for turning plain text handset database files
into binary file format.
Running SIO
SIO is run from DOS.
1. Connect the DECT system or a modem to a PC serial port.
2. Start DOS and go to the directory containing the
SIO.EXE
files.
3. Enter
SIO /C
n
where
n
is the serial port number (if not specified SIO
defaults to serial port 1).
4.
If Using a Modem:
– Press
C
when prompted on screen during SIO start up. This opens
a basic comms screen for sending Hayes AT commands to your
modem.
– Enter any modem initialisation strings required by DECT
(see
DCU to Modem Programming Cable
or by your
particular modem model. If you cannot see your typing in the
comms window, enter ATE1 to turn local command echo on.
– When completed press
F1
to return to SIO.
– Press
F2
and enter the number to dial (once connected you can
use
F3
to hangup).
5. Use SIO to program the DECT system.
