User's Manual

EMS Wireless Operator’s Manual
EkoLink II
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APPENDIX A
Terminal Communications
The EkoLink II can be configured and monitored via direct serial RS-232
connection. The following paragraphs describe in detail how to connect to the
Hub.
Direct Terminal Connection
The EkoLink II Hub can be controlled via standard RS232 Communications port
located on the front of the Hub chassis. A laptop computer is recommended for
system setup and verification. If a laptop is unavailable, a standard Personal
Computer may be used but the serial cable connection must be kept less than 10
feet.
Connect a serial cable form the laptop to the Hub and run your favorite terminal
program. The standard terminal settings are:
• 9600 Baud
• No Parity
• 1 Stop bit
HyperTerminal Configuration
HyperTerminal is a common communications program included with Microsoft
Windows operating systems. Windows 95 and all newer versions of Windows
has this software which can be used to initialize the EkoLink II. Following is a
step-by-step guide to configuring the software to communicate with your Hub
controller.
1. In the Start menu, open the Programs folder. Navigate to the Accessories folder
and then the Communications folder.
2. Select the HyperTerminal icon.