Specifications

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 4. Data Service 4.1
General
When connecting a PC to Simrad MS50, access is obtained to all its
functions. With a VT100 compatible terminal emulator, such as
Windows 95 – HyperTerminal the menu is displayed on the PC
screen.
Simrad MS50 also provides access to asynchronous data services
through its built-in modem capability. The transmisson rate over the
satellite is 2.4 Kbps, and any standard PC with a serial port can be
used.
For configuration from the PC using AT commands, see appendix C.
Installation
Connect the serial cable between the serial port on the PC and the 9-
pin RS-232 port on the Simrad MS50 connector panel.
For configuration, see "Data/printer port setup" in this chapter.
For wiring details, see appendix B – Installation of Simrad MS50,
or "DTE interface" in appendix C.
Figure 4.1 The PC is connected to the RS-232 port.
Setting up
Setting up
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