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Installation and Operations Guide
Initial firmware and operator workstation setup
Connecting to the VLX/VLX-Platinum with HyperTerminal
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ACM-VLX/VLX/EXP/AXM
This topic provides instructions for connecting to the VLX/VLX-Platinum using
an Alerton AC-2650 cable and a terminal emulation program, such as
HyperTerminal, for initial firmware configuration.
This topic provides information about:
• Connecting to the VLX with HyperTerminal, the recommended terminal
emulation program
• Setting up network and other operational parameters using
HyperTerminal
• Using an operator workstation to add the VLX to your system and set
configuration values
Configuration from the operator workstation requires an
WAR NING
understanding of how VLX objects and properties are identified. Review "VLX/
ACM-VLX data, DDC, and automation" on page 58 to understand this
information. If you are not familiar with BACnet's object-oriented method of
representing data, see the BACtalk Programmer's Guide and Reference (LTBT-
TM-PRGRMR).
Preferred method
Configure a VLX or VLX-Platinum using Device Manager in either Compass or
Envision for BACtalk. Upgrade the ROC if necessary to access Remote Device
Configuration.
Alternate method
For initial configuration, use an Alerton AC-2650 cable connected to the COM
port on a personal computer and to connector J3 on the lower left of the VLX/
VLX-Platinum.
You must have an Alerton AC-2650 cable and a computer with
IM POR TANT
a free 9-pin COM port and terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
Configuration cannot be performed through the PTP port or by modem.
The VLX/VLX-Platinum must be connected to power during setup.
Configuration testing was performed with HyperTerminal in a Windows
environment. Use HyperTerminal for best results.
Connection issues are often attributed to a disabled PC COM port or a non-
standard COM-port configuration. Use your Windows Device Manager or your
computer's BIOS setup if your COM port doesn't appear to be working.
Alerton strongly recommends that you connect to the device and
CAUTION
configure it before physically connecting to networks to minimize the potential
for network conflicts.
Configuration parameters are stored in persistent memory and EEPROM. You
can perform configuration tasks off-site, if necessary, remove power, and the
VLXVLX-Platinum will retain settings.
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