Connecting to a VT Series Terminal

To connect a VT Series terminal to the COM port on the SSA, use a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter.

Follow these steps:

  1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port on the SSA.
  2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter.
  3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB25 adapter to the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal.
  4. Turn on the VT terminal and access the Setup directory.
  5. Configure the VT terminal as shown in VT Settings.
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    VT Settings

    Parameter Setting
    Mode 7 Bit Control
    Transmit Transmit = 9600
    Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
    Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit

When these parameters are set, the Local Management password screen displays. Refer to Completing the Installation for further information.