User's Manual

61280.003L1-1B PAGE 31
4/12/99
SECTION 3 OPERATION
VT-100 USER INTERFACE
The Tracer may be accessed with a VT-100 compatible terminal
set to 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, and no parity, connected
to the RS-232 port on the back of the unit. Once a terminal is
connected, pressing the ESC key will present the System Status
screen. If password access has been enabled, then press “Enter”
or “Return” in order to see the “Enter Password:” message. Tracer
is shipped with password protection disabled.
RS-232 INTERFACE
The Tracer has an RS-232 interface for system management via an
attached VT-100 terminal, personal computer, or modem. The
RS-232 port is configured as a DCE with the following pin
assignments:
Signal Pin
Name Number Direction
TXD .................. 2 ............... To Tracer
RXD .................. 3 ............... From Tracer
RTS ................... 4 ............... To Tracer
CTS................... 5 ............... From Tracer
DSR .................. 6 ............... From Tracer
Ground ............. 7
CABLE CONNECTIONS
The cable connections required for various configurations are
detailed in Appendix A of this manual.