Operating instructions

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SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS
To change the parameters for either port of the Orion, select the values you want on the Serial
Interface tab.
Serial Port A can be set to many protocols, and is used for User Data. Serial Port B has
relatively fixed protocols, and is used for configuration and telemetry (SCADA). Either port
can be used for AT commands.
When you have selected parameters, select Link > Write Parameters from the menu bar to
write them to the Orion. A successful outcome is reported in the yellow message area.
v The baud rate and/or parity do not actually change at the GUI until you click the
one of the COM radio buttons.
v The baud rate and/or parity do not actually change at the Orion until you
disconnect from it.
MODES, PROTOCOLS AND ADDRESSING
Figure 15 - Modes and Addressing tab
Choose the Modes and Addressing tab, and click to select options.
Orion Modes
The section Orion Modes on pages 10 to 13 of this manual describes network topologies and
features of each mode.
v Select a Mode from the group labelled Modem Modes which corresponds with
the topology of your network design.