GeoSIG GMS-scai Installation guide

FAQ GMS-scai How to Connect Serial Console with uCon
1. Introduction
This procedure describes how to connect the serial console of a GMS-scai to a computer.
2. Required Tools
Micro USB cable (Type-A plug to Micro-B plug)
Windows Computer with installed terminal software, recommended is uCon (http://www.umonfw.com/ucon/)
Any other serial port terminal software may work as well
3. Connect GMS-scai
Connect the Micro USB cable to the USB connetor of your GMS-scai

4. Find COM port in Windows
Turn on your GMS-scai
In Windows under Device Manager-> Ports (COM & LPT), your GMS-scai appears as USB Serial Port
Remember the COM port of the USB Serial Port
5. Connect with uCon
Start uCon terminal software
Choose the COM port of your USB Serial Port
Choose baud rate 115.2K from the dropdown
Press [OK] to connect

6. Navigating the console
If the startup process of the instrument is finished, you can press [ENTER] key on your keyboard
The main menu will appear
Each menu point has a letter assigned
Press the key of the menu you want to select (e.g. [C] to enter the configuration menu, press [C] again to edit current configuration)
Always confirm your selection pressing [ENTER]
At the bottom of each sub-menu, further navigation options are listed
7. Save and apply configuration changes
Press [Esc] to exit the configuration menu
Press [C] to save the configuration as "current"
In the main menu, press [R] to restart the instrument
After the restart, the configuration changes are applied