Chapter 2 Installing the MQAM
Connect the CA SYNC Port
The MQAM contains a DB-9 9-pin male CA SYNC port to connect to a diagnostic PC
or a virtual private network (VPN). This port is for diagnostic use, and is not
designed to be connected for normal operation.
CAUTION:
Improper use of the CA SYNC port could cause the MQAM to
malfunction. Untrained personnel should not use this port.
Location of CA SYNC Port
The following illustration shows a diagnostic PC connected to the CA SYNC port.
Guidelines for Connecting the CA SYNC Port
Follow these guidelines when connecting a diagnostic PC:
Use a DB-9-female-to-DB-9-male data cable, connected straight through.
The default baud rate is 9600 with no flow control. Additional baud rate
settings are as follows:
–
–
–
24
"N" for flow control
8 bytes
1 for stop bits
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