2. Setup and Installation
UniSite-xpi User Manual 2-11
1. Connect one end of the RS-232C serial cable to the serial port
connector on the host.
On Sun workstations the serial ports are usually labeled Serial Port A,
Serial Port B, etc. Other brands of workstations may label serial ports
differently. Consult the documentation that came with the
workstation for more information.
CAUTION: To minimize electromagnetic interference, use only properly
shielded and terminated cable.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the Remote port on the back
of the programmer.
Checking the
Communication
Parameters With the programmer connected to the host, adjust the communication
parameters of the serial port connected to the programmer as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
• Full duplex
• CTS/DTR handshaking
Note: CTS/DTR (Hardware Handshake) is enabled as the default; however, if
those signals aren’t connected, the programmer will sense this and still
communicate properly using XON/XOFF (Software Handshake). The
programmer always uses XON/XOFF regardless of whether CTS/DTR
handshake is enabled.
Later, once you have established communication and the programmer is
operating, you can change the communication parameters to suit your
needs. Consult the operator’s manual supplied with the host if you need
to change the host’s communication parameters.
The Next Step The programmer is now connected to your host. Skip to the section titled
“Install the Base” to continue with the setup and installation of the
programmer.
Connecting to a
Terminal
Connecting the programmer to a terminal is the simplest configuration.
By connecting the programmer to a terminal, you can take advantage of
all the programmer’s serial port capabilities.
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