System information

Modem Operation
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7–2 Blastware Operator Manual
d. Turn the Auto Call Home feature Off when you are no longer using
telecommunications.
3. Blastmate III
a. In the Blastmate III, press the Setups Special key.
b. Press the Enter key repeatedly to display the Serial Connection window.
c. Press the Up or Down Arrow key to display the Via Modem option.
d. Press the Enter key to select this option.
e. When you have finished using the modems, change the Serial Communications
Setup setting within the monitors to the Direct option. This allows the monitors
to communicate with a computer.
4. Minimate Plus
a. If using a Minimate Plus, press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key
together.
b. Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Serial Connection
window appears.
c. Press the Right Arrow key to display the Via Modem option.
d. Press the Enter key to select this choice when it appears on the display.
e. When you have finished using the modems, change the Serial Communications
Setup setting within the monitors to the Direct option. This allows the monitors
to communicate with a computer.
Blastmate II 677, 477 or Minimate
The a
bove procedures are not required for users of the Blastmate II 677, 477 or Minimate.
7.1.1 Materials Required
1. External Modem to Connect to the Remote Monitor
a) US Robotics
®
Sportster
®
Modem, or
b) Airlink® Raven Modem
2. External or Internal Modem to Connect to the Computer
3. Telephone line (not required for RF modems)
4. Standard RS–232 Cable, and
5. Depending on which unit you are using:
Unit Part
Series IV 1. Null Modem Cable (720A3401) for Airlink Raven
modem, or
2. Null Modem Cable (720A3601) for U.S. Robotics
Modem, and
3. RS-232 Cable with USB adaptor for connecting a
Series IV unit to a PC.
Series III 1. Blastmate PC Connecting Cable (712A2301): RS-232
cable for connecting an Instantel monitor to a PC.
2. Null Modem Cable (714A7501): For use when
connecting a US Robotics modem to an Instantel
monitor. (25 pin
connector) One null modem cable required
for each monitor.