DSE Model 8620 AMF Controller Operators Manual
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Example 1 continued – Modem diagnostics
Modem diagnostic screens are included; press when viewing the RS232 Serial Port instrument
to cycle the available screens. If you are experiencing modem communication problems, this
information will aid troubleshooting.
Serial Port
Serial PortSerial Port
Serial Port
RTS
RTSRTS
RTS
CTS
CTSCTS
CTS
DSR
DSRDSR
DSR
DTR
DTRDTR
DTR
DCD
DCDDCD
DCD
Line Description
RTS Request To Send Flow control
CTS Clear To Send Flow control
DSR Data Set Ready Ready to communicate
DTR Data Terminal Ready Ready to communicate
DCD Data Carrier Detect Modem is connected
Mode
ModeMode
Modem Commands
m Commandsm Commands
m Commands
Rx: OK
Rx: OKRx: OK
Rx: OK
Tx: AT+IPR=9600
Tx: AT+IPR=9600Tx: AT+IPR=9600
Tx: AT+IPR=9600
Rx: OK
Rx: OKRx: OK
Rx: OK
Modem Setup Sequence
1)
If the Modem and DSE8600 series communicate successfully:
2)
Shows the state of the modem communication lines. These can
help diagnose connection problems.
Example:
RTS A dark background shows the line is active.
RTS a grey background shows that the line is toggling high and
low.
No background indicates that the line is inactive
Shows the last command sent to the modem and the result of the
command.