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10. Maintenance
10.2.5
Opening a Connection to the Serial Port
In some cases, you will need to make a direct connection to the
RS 422
serial port, otherwise known as the
"console" port.
1.
Install a suitable ssh/telnet client on your computer. We recommend using
Tera Term Pro Web 3.1.3
,
a free ssh/telnet client for Windows, which can be downloaded from
2.
Connect your PC directly to the
RS 422
port on the Compact Engine's front panel.
A suitable cable is delivered with every unit (article number 485-0700-000). This provides a RJ45 connector
(for the Compact Engine) and a Sub D connector (for the PC).
If your PC does not support a Sub D connector, then you will need to provide a serial to USB converter such as
the one shown below.
Serial to USB Adapter
3.
Set up the Serial connection for the COM port using the following credentials.
·
Speed: 115200 baud
·
Data bits: 8
·
Stop bits: 1
·
Parity: none
·
Flow control: none
4.
Now follow the specific instructions for the task you wish to perform.
