GeoSIG GMS plus Installation guide

FAQ GMSplus How to Connect Serial Console with uCon
1. Introduction
This procedure describes how to connect the serial console of a GMSplus to a computer.
2. Required Tools
RS-232 Cable, straight
RS-232 to USB Adaptor (recommended ist Aten UC232A)
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 GMSplus
Connect the serial cable to the CONSOLE connetor of your GMSplus

4. Find COM port in Windows
In Windows under Device Manager-> Ports (COM & LPT), your Aten UC232 appears as ATEN USB to Serial Bridge
Remember the COM port of the ATEN USB to Serial Bridge
If the device doesn't show or shows as UNKNOWN or appears under "Other Devices" with yellow exclamation mark, the
correct driver may need to be installed: https://www.aten.com/global/en/supportcenter/info/downloads/?
action=display_product&pid=575
5. Connect with uCon
Turn on your GMSplus
Start uCon terminal software
Choose the COM port of your ATEN USB to Serial Bridge
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