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Download software over a serial connection
Set up Tera Term on a
PC
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The D20MX contains a configuration file with LAN enabled and an IP address that
matches the one configured in SGConfig.
To download software to the D20MX:
1.
Set up Tera Term on a PC. See section: "Set up Tera Term on a PC" on page 62.
2.
Download application image file to the D20MX over a serial connection. See section:
"Download image files to the D20MX over a serial link" on page 63.
This comprises:
–
Application files
–
Operating system files (optional)
To set up the Tera Term on a PC:
1.
Connect a NULL modem cable (GE Energy part number 977-0529) from the RS-232
connector on the front panel of the D20MX to the serial communications port of the
PC or terminal.
2.
Start SGConfig.
Result: The Welcome to SGConfig screen appears.
3.
Open a project containing a D20MX device.
Result: The project's Main Page appears.
4.
Click on a D20MX device.
Result: The ribbon changes to include the Communications group.
5.
Click Communications ribbon group > Connect drop-down list > Tera Term.
Result: Tera Term: New connection dialog appears
6.
Click Serial and select the communications port on your PC from the Port drop-down
list.
7.
Click OK.
Result: Tera Term: New connection dialog closes
Result: The Tera Term VT window appears
8.
Select Setup > Serial port...
Result: Tera Term: Serial port setup dialog appears
9.
Verify (or set) terminal communication settings as follows:
Setting
Value
Port:
COM1 or COM2, or as required by the computer you are using.
Baud Rate
19200 bps
Data
8 bit
Parity
none
Stop
1 bit
Flow Control
Xon/Xoff
Transmit delay
0 msec/char; 0 msec/line
10. Click OK.
Result: The Tera Term settings are now configured.
CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE
GENERAL
D20MX HARDWARE USER'S MANUAL
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- D20 Chassis
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