CSI CSI-DSP85-P - Text Menu Interface (Local Access)

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Text Menu Interface (Local Access)

Local access to the repeater TMI, also known as the console interface, is made by connecting a

serial cable (optional), as shown in figure 1, from the serial connector of the laptop to either of

the serial ports on the bottom end panel of the repeater. These connectors are labeled COM 1 and

COM 2. In some cases, if the gender of the connector is not the same as shown in figure 1, a null

modem adapter (optional) as shown in figure 2 may also be required.

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Many terminal emulation programs will work if properly configured. In the following description,

“TeraTerm” is used to establish the TMI session. This program is readily available via the Internet

and is free from Ayera Technologies at:

http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/

TeraTerm Pro Web works on Windows 95/98, 2000, XP. Here is the latest TeraTerm Pro Web

release:

Version 3.1.3, October 8, 2002. ttpro313.zip

When the program is started, the following screen is displayed.