Paradise 205486 REV F User Manual

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 

205486 REV F 

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Each unit is shipped from the factory with “String” type of protocol selected as the default    
serial protocol. To switch the SSPA to work with Terminal mode protocol, the user must use 
the supplied M&C utility software and establish a connection with the SSPA (see Compact 
Outdoor Amplifier Quick Start Guide for details). 
 
1.  Establish connection with the SSPA by using Paradise Datacom Quick Start Cable and 

PC’s RS232 serial port. 

2.  Start and configure Paradise Datacom Universal M&C utility. Make sure the M&C software 

has steady connection with the SSPA (green light at upper left corner of Status screen).  

3.  On the “Settings” tab, select the “Serial Protocol” setting as shown on Figure 11-3. 

4.  Select “Terminal’ in selection box. A dialog window will appear prompting you to accept 

the change in protocol See Figure 11-4. 

5.  Cycle power to the unit.  The unit is now configured to use Terminal mode serial protocol.