Section 5 DLP-1 Total Access 600 Series System Manual
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1. Connecting a VT100 terminal to Total Access 6XX:
2. Connect a PC emulating a VT-100 terminal to Total Access 6XX.
Most personal computers (PCs) or laptops can run communications software that emulates a VT100
terminal. Examples include Windows programs such as Terminal
or Hyperterminal
. However,
there are many other adequate, commercially available software packages which will allow your PC or
laptop to emulate a VT100 terminal.
You are now ready to log in to the Total Access 6XX, as described in DLP-2, Logging in to the System.
Perform the steps below in the order listed.
• Set the parameters of the VT100 terminal or PC to:
– 9600 baud rate
– 8 data bits
– No parity
– 1 stop bit
– No flow control
• If the terminal has a parallel setting, disable it and use the serial port.
Using the
CRAFT
Port
• Plug the RJ-48 end of the data cable into the Total Access 6XX CRAFT port on the back of
the unit. Make the connection to the VT100 terminal as appropriate for your equipment.
• Set the parameters of the communications software to:
– 9600 baud rate
– 8 data bits
– No parity
– 1 stop bit
– No flow control
• Set the PC for direct connect on the appropriate com port (instead of dial up connection).
Using the
CRAFT
Port
• Plug the RJ-48 end of the data cable into the Total Access 6XX CRAFT port on the back of
the unit. Make the connection to the VT100 terminal as appropriate for your equipment.