User manual

Chapter 4. Operation
31 Version 1.2 Apr 2006
4.3 Terminal Mode Operation
A notebook computer has become an invaluable tool of the Systems Engineer. Connection
between the computer and the Fiber Multiplexer is very straight forward. The only hardware
required is a RJ-45 to DB9F adapter cable (see below for pin out). The Fiber Multiplexer's RS-
232 Console port acts as a DCE to the PC's DTE communications port. A convenient application,
provided with the Microsoft Windows® 98/NT/2K/XP operating systems, is "HyperTerminal™".
The settings for console port communication with the Fiber Multiplexer are 19.2K baud, 8 bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. In the HyperTerminal program terminal window click the
"properties" icon and set the communication parameters as in the following graphics. Click the
"Configure…" button in the properties window and set the port settings. When set properly, click
"OK".
Figure 4-2 HyperTerminal port settings for Fiber Multiplexer
4.4 Connecting to the Fiber Multiplexer
The console port on the Fiber Multiplexer is an RS-232D interface (DCE) that utilizes an
RJ-45 connector. Use the configuration cable that is supplied with the Fiber Multiplexer or
prepare a three wire DB9(F) to RJ-45 cable with the following pin out:
RJ-45 signal DB9(F)
4 GND 5
5 TD 2
6 RD 3