Configure the Console Port

Command: CC (Configure Console). Can be used in online, offline or secure state.

Function:     To set the baud rate and word format for the Console port.

Inputs:        Console baud rate (see example below).
Console word format (see example below).

Outputs:     None.

Errors:        None.

 

Example:

Offline> CC <Return>

BAUD RATES

   WORD FORMATS

1.

300

1.

7 bits, no parity, 1 stop

2.

600

2.

7 bits, odd parity, 1 stop

3.

1200

3.

7 bits, even parity, 1 stop

4.

2400

4.

8 bits, no parity, 1 stop

5.

4800

5.

8 bits, odd parity, 1 stop

6.

9600

6.

8 bits, even parity, 1 stop

7.

19200

 

 

8.

38400

 

 

In response to the prompts, enter the number of the

desired option or <RETURN> for no change.

Console baud rate: (current value = 1) 6 <Return>

Console word format: (current value = 2) 4 <Return>

 

After completing the procedure, reset the HSM by turning the keylocks to the online position and pressing the RESET button on the front panel.  The new values do not take effect until this has been done.

The new settings remain operational (even after software updates) until the user changes them, or there is an alarm (in which case they return to default values).

Default Settings (Console Port)

The default settings for the Console port are:

9600 baud,

8 data bits,

1 stop bit,

No parity.