User`s guide

5. Configuration
5.1. Access to the APS Command Mode
When the APS-8M Command Mode is active, commands can be
invoked to select parameters, and connect or disconnect ports.
Note:
·
Command Mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer
Mode Port, Passive Mode Port, or any port that is
currently connected to another APS-8M port.
·
Supervisor Level Commands cannot be accessed at
any APS-8M port where the Supervisor Level has
been disabled.
1. Start your communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal or
ProComm
®
). Make certain the APS and the communica-
tions program are set for the same parameters (e.g. baud
rate, parity, etc.).
2. Access the Command Mode.
a) Local Access: To access the command mode from a
local PC that is connected to the APS via cable,
press [Enter].
i. There must be no other characters preceding
[Enter]. If you have already hit other keys, press
[Enter] twice.
ii. If the Supervisor Password has been defined, the
password prompt will be displayed. Key in your
Supervisor or Port password and press [Enter]. The
"APS>" prompt will appear.
b) Modem Access: To access the command mode via
modem, proceed as follows:
i. Dial the number for the APS-8M's internal modem,
or (if present) for an external modem connected to
one of the APS-8M's RS232 ports.
ii. If you have defined the Supervisor Password, a
prompt will be displayed. Key in your Supervisor
or Port password and press [Enter]. If the
Supervisor Password has not been defined, just
press [Enter]. The "APS>" prompt will appear.
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