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Appendix BUsing Modems
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Connecting Online via Modems
This section describes how to connect online via modems. Be sure to set up and connect the modem before start-
ing the following procedure.
1. Start the communications software from the computer.
2. Dial the other party’s phone number from the communications software.
From the communications software in terminal mode, enter the other party’s phone number following “ATDT”
(underlined section).
Example: Using tone dialing
ATDT045-123-4567
OK
Wait until the modem connects to the modem at the PC.
When the line is connected, “CONNECT” will be displayed as shown below.
CONNECT
3. With the line connected, quit the communications software.
4. Enter the following command (underlined section) to start the Controller Link Support Software.
C:\CLK>CLKSS
5. Set the following communications parameters using the System Setup of the Controller Link Support Software.
Item Setting details
Baud rate 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, or 19,200 bps
Stop bit 1 bit
Parity Even
Data bits 7 bit
Unit No. Node number 0 (see note)
Destination PC C, CV, or CS1 (see note)
Operating level Level 0 or 1 (see note)
Maximum node response time
(watchdog timer)
10 seconds (see note)
Note Set these items according to the system being used.
6. Operate the Controller Link Support Software as usual.
Terminating the Online Connection
When PC operations are completed, disconnect the line according to the following procedure.
Press the PHONE button on the modem or turn the modem OFF to disconnect the line.