User's Manual

PAC Configuration Manual
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3 TPAC Configuration
The TPAC needs to be configured to function properly. The TPAC is shipped with factory
default settings. The configuration can be modified via the communication network or
locally using a programming cable from a PC to the TPAC. A site information sheet should
be prepared prior to configuring the TPAC.
3.1 Interfacing to a TPAC
A Wireless Matrix TPAC programming cable is required to configure the TPAC using a local
PC. The cable is a 3-wire cable with a D9 female on one end and a 3-position Molex
connector on the other end. Connect the 3-position connector to the 3-position header (J4) on
the TPAC interface board. Connect the D9 female connector to the serial port on a PC.
Start a PC terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. Specify the local serial port
and set the communication parameters to 9600 bits/s, 8 data-bits, no parity, and no flow
control. Disconnect from the port and then reconnect to the port so the settings take affect.
(See the next section for setting up HyperTerminal).
Apply power to the TPAC to begin the configuration session.