
VT-MODEM-5 User Manual Page 8 of 23 Last Revised: 3-Jun-05
SIXNET
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Configuring a VT-MODEM-5:
All VT-MODEM models are factory configured to use the default communication settings for SIXNET
Stations. If a VT-MODEM is connected to a PLC, PC or other non-SIXNET device, then it may be
necessary to reconfigure the modem. To modify these parameters use the VT-MODEM Setup Wizard (v2.00
or later) located on the latest SIXNET CD or www.sixnetio.com. The parameters can also be modified using
a Windows terminal program or Windows HyperTerminal (See Configuring Windows HyperTerminal to
configure the VT-MODEM-5 for more information).
AT Command String at Power-up
Upon power-up, a SIXNET Station can send a command string to a VT-MODEM-5. This capability can be
used to assure that the modem is set to a particular mode of operation, such as auto answer mode. Refer to
the “Set Modem String” topic in the SIXNET I/O Tool Kit program’s online help for information on this
capability. The SIXNET Station can send any standard AT command.
Configuring a VT-MODEM-5 as an External Modem on a PC:
The VT-MODEM-5 can be connected directly to a PC. The modem will need to be “installed” in Windows
prior to use. Here are instructions to install the modem in most Windows Operating Systems.
Modem Installation in Windows 95/98
Plug and Play method (recommended):
1) With the PC off, connect DC power and the telephone line to the VT-MODEM-5. Connect a
communications cable (VT-CABLE-MDM or equivalent) between the VT-MODEM-5 and the PC. Turn
on the PC. During the boot-up process, Windows should detect the modem and display the New
Hardware Found dialog box.
2) Make the selection “Select from a list of alternative drivers”.
3) The Select Device dialog will be displayed. In the column labeled Manufacturers, select “Standard
Modem Types”. In the column labeled Models, select “Standard 28800 bps Modem”. Click OK.
Windows will then complete the boot-up process. (The standard Windows driver is used for the VT-
MODEM-5. Although the VT-Modem supports baud rates to 33,600 bps, the selections in Windows are
limited to 28800 bps.)
4) To verify that the modem has been installed, select Start !Settings !Control Panel, and then double
click the Modems icon. The modem should be listed as “Standard 28800 bps Modem”.
Here is an alternate modem installation procedure (use if the PC is already powered up):
1) Connect the DC power, communications cable (VT-CABLE-MDM or equivalent) and telephone line as
described above.
2) Select Start !Settings !Control Panel, and then double click the Modems icon.
3) The Install New Modem dialog box will appear. Do not select the “Don’t detect my modem, I will select
it from a list”. Instead, click Next and allow Windows to search the com ports and detect the modem.
4) Windows should find a modem called Standard Modem. Click Next and Windows will complete
installation of the Standard Modem. (Alternately, click Change and select “Standard Modem Types”
from the Manufacturers list, and “Standard 28800 bps Modem” from the Models list.)