User`s guide

Convenient Internal Modem
The APS-8M features a 56K MutliTech format Internal modem;
this simplifies the procedure for setting up the unit for out-of-
band access to command features.
Non-Volatile Memory
If power to the unit is lost or interrupted, the APS-8M’s non-
volatile memory will retain user-defined parameters and port
connections.
Modem Communication
The APS-8M can be controlled by a local PC that communicates
with the unit via cable, or controlled remotely via external
modem. ProComm
®
(or another communications program) is
used to send commands to connect ports or display status.
Configuration Backup
Once you have configured the APS-8M to fit your application,
parameters and options can be saved to an ASCII text file on
your PC. This allows you to quickly restore user-selected
parameters if the unit configuration is accidentally altered or
deleted. Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other
APS-8M units. This allows rapid set-up when several units will
be configured with identical or similar parameters.
Typographic Conventions
^ (e.g. ^X) Indicates a control character. For example,
the text "^X" (Control X) indicates the
[Ctrl] key and the [X] key must be pressed
simultaneously.
COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /E or /P 02.
[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in
square brackets, indicates a specific key.
For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
<> Indicates required keyboard entries:
For Example: /P <n>.
[] Indicates optional keyboard entries.
For Example: /W [n].
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