Specifications

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2. Connect a DB-9 to DB-9 cable (Figure 27) between the PC and the
radio’s rear panel
DIAGNOSTIC PORT (Figure 26).
Figure 27. PC Diagnostic Cable (DB-9 to DB-9)—
MDS P/N 97-1971A04
3. Install a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal™; or
MDS InSite™ software (MDS P/N 03-3533A01), if such a program
is not already installed.
4. Launch the terminal program or diagnostics software.
a. If you are using InSite, follow the instructions given in the pro-
gram’s user guide.
b. If you are using a terminal emulation program:
Press the
Space or Esc key several times, at one-second intervals,
until the
> prompt is displayed, indicating that the command
interface is ready to accept input. The diagnostic interface has an
automatic baud-rate detector which should recognize your data
rate.
If the unit does not recognize your data interface arrangement,
try the following settings.
• Data Bits = Eight
• Parity = None
• Stop Bits = 1
• Data Rate = 9600 bps
• Flow Control = None
• Terminal Emulation/Mode = ANSI
5. Type the command, then press the
ENTER key.
Command input is case-independent.
Use the Backspace key to delete characters.
DB-9 MALE
CONNECTOR
TO RADIO
DB-9 FEMALE
CONNECTOR
TO PC