5 Setup
5.1 What you require
Setup of the DVST DFT-0150 is undertaken using a PC (Personal Computer)
connected to the AUX0 port on the front panel.
To set up the DVST using a PC you will need the following:
A personal computer with an RS232 port.
A connection cable between the serial port of the computer and the serial port
(AUX3) of the DVST unit. (Details are in the cable section of this manual)
A suitable communications program for your PC that can operate at 9,600 baud.
i.e. Procomm.
5.2 Setup using a PC
Procedure:
Turn off the power supply to the DVST and the PC.
Connect the two units together using a serial cable.
Power up both DVST and the PC then start the communication program.
Make sure that the speed and protocol of the communications program are as
follows:
Baud Rate=9,600
Parity=None
Data Bits=8
Stop Bits=1
Local setup mode can be entered by typing “ +++<ret>” or for MCI commands <ESC>
M\Setup on the keyboard. The DVST commands will appear on the screen of the PC.
If a password has been set the screen will go blank and the prompt PASSWORD> will
appear on the screen and a valid password must be entered followed by pressing the
<ENTER> key. If this entered correctly the prompt CMD> will appear on screen. More
details on the operation of passwords appear later in this manual.
Typing HELP and pressing the <ENTER> or return key will list all the available DVST
commands. These are listed with brief descriptions to assist users familiar with set up of
the DVST. All these commands are explained in detail within the manual, and have been
grouped in a logical order to make set up of the DVST easy.
Typing VIEW and then pressing <ENTER> will list the present settings of the DVST. To
exit the SETUP mode type QUIT then <ENTER>.The DVST will then return to normal
operation.
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