Instruction manual

Programming from a PC with SPM
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Remote Modem Connection (DOS-Based SPM Only). For a remote
modem connection, you must use a modem (either connected to or built
into the PC) to access the internal modem in the control unit. You must
also use a modem to dial into the system using remote access.
NOTE:
Remote access (modem connection) has priority over local access (direct
connection), unless a backup or restore procedure is in progress through a
direct local connection. If a modem connection is attempted while any other
type of on-site programming is in progress (either at the system console or at a
directly connected PC), the system sends a message to the on-site
programmer. The message indicates that a modem connection is being
established, and the on-site programming session is terminated.
Access to System Programming
Before you can begin system programming from a PC, you need to access the
SPM software. The procedure for reaching SPM depends on whether your PC is
connected to the control unit with a modem (either local or remote) or without a
modem (direct). This section describes both of these procedures.
With a Direct Local Connection
To begin using SPM when your PC is connected directly to the control unit,
follow the steps below. For information about the procedure format, see “Using
the Programming Procedures,” earlier in this chapter.
Console/Display Instructions Additional Information
1 Set up the appropriate physical connections between the PC and the control
unit.
See Chapter 2 of System Programming.
2 If you installed SPM on the hard disk of the PC, go to Step 5.
3 If the PC does not have a hard disk, insert the SPM diskette into Drive A.
4 Type and press R.
appears on the screen.
5 Type and press R to display the SPM Welcome screen shown below.
x.xx = current version of SPM
Managing the System 6–19