Guntermann & Drunck FIBREVision - Handbuch (Seite 90)

Configuration
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Using the setup menu
The setup menu provides a convenient alternative to view and edit the configuration
of the FIBREVision system. The system can be operated through the setup menu
which both easy operation and adjustment of several settings within a session.
The setup menu can be operated via any terminal emulator (e.g. HyperTerminal or
PuTTY). Use the supplied service cable to connect the computer on which the termi-
nal emulator is installed with the Service port of the device.
How to establish a connection in the terminal emulator:
 Start any terminal emulator (for example HyperTerminal or PuTTY).
 Establish a new connection in the terminal emulator and enter the following settings:

Bits per second: 38400
 Data bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop bits: 1
 Flow control: None
 Use the supplied service cable to connect the computer to the Service socket on the
front of the computer module.
How to call up the setup menu:
 Start the terminal emulator.
 Load the connection settings of the setup menu and establish the connection.
 Press the Enter key in the terminal emulator.
If the connection has been successfully established, the setup menu is displayed
within the terminal emulation program (see figure on page 18).
How to end the setup menu:
 Press Ctrl+X twice to end the setup menu.
NOTE: Before establishing the connection in the terminal emulator, install the
device driver CP210x to UART Bridge VCP.
This driver provides the Service socket of the FIBREVision system which is
connected with supplied data cable as virtual serial interface (COM port). After-
wards, the virtual interface can be selected in the terminal emulator to establish
the connection.
The driver can be downloaded at www.gdsys.de under Downloads > Driver .
ADVICE: During the operation of the KVM extender you can connect the service
cable the user module as well.