Raritan Computer EMX2-111 User Manual
Chapter 8: Managing External Devices
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Configuring the Serial Port
You can change the bit-rate of the serial port labeled CONSOLE /
MODEM on the EMX device. The default bit-rate is 115200 bps. Bit-rate
adjustment may be necessary only when you integrate the EMX with
another Raritan product via the serial interface. Change the bit-rate
before connecting it to a Raritan product through the serial port, or there
are communication problems.
MODEM on the EMX device. The default bit-rate is 115200 bps. Bit-rate
adjustment may be necessary only when you integrate the EMX with
another Raritan product via the serial interface. Change the bit-rate
before connecting it to a Raritan product through the serial port, or there
are communication problems.
Note: The serial port setting is especially useful when the EMX works in
conjunction with Raritan's Dominion LX KVM switch. The Dominion LX
only supports 19200 bps for communications over the serial interface.
conjunction with Raritan's Dominion LX KVM switch. The Dominion LX
only supports 19200 bps for communications over the serial interface.
To change the serial port baud rate settings:
1. Choose Device Settings > Serial Port Settings. The Serial Port
Configuration dialog appears.
2. In the Baud Rate field, click the drop-down arrow, and select the
desired baud rate from the list.
3. If needed, configure GSM modem settings.
a. Enter the SIM PIN.
b. Select 'Use custom SMS center number' if a custom SMS will be
used.
c. Enter the SMS center number in the SMS Center field.
d. Click Advanced Information and complete all required
information.
e. Enter the number of the recipients phone in the Recipients
Phone field, then click Send SMS Test to send a test SMS
message.
message.
4. Click OK.
Environmental Sensors
The EMX can monitor the environmental conditions, such as temperature
and humidity, where environmental sensors are placed.
and humidity, where environmental sensors are placed.
When a sensor is plugged in to the EMX and there are free sensor
numbers available, the sensor is manged automatically. Specifically, it a
sensor number is assigned to it, and the EMX starts polling its readings.
Additionally, the LCD display switches to most recently added external
sensor so you can confirm that the sensor has been added.
numbers available, the sensor is manged automatically. Specifically, it a
sensor number is assigned to it, and the EMX starts polling its readings.
Additionally, the LCD display switches to most recently added external
sensor so you can confirm that the sensor has been added.
To add environmental sensors:
1. Physically connect environmental sensors to the EMX device. See
Connecting Environmental Sensors (Optional)
(on page 33).