CM-FX6: WEC7: Console Setup

• Connect the host PC to the SB-FX6 base-board (connector P60) via the serial cable supplied with the evaluation kit. If the host PC does not have a serial port, a USB to serial adapter can be used.
• Start terminal emulation software on the host PC. Set baud rate to 115200 bps, 8 bit per frame, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control.

Windows Hyper Terminal may be used as terminal emulation program. However, it is recommended to use a more advanced terminal such as IVT VT220.

IVT VT220 Configuration

• Launch IVT VT220.
• In transport protocol, choose "Serial" with the following settings:
  • Portname: ComX (X is the serial port number used. The port number can be found in Windows Device Manager in the "ports" section).
  • Baud rate: 115200
  • Parity: None
  • Data bits: 8
  • Stop bits: 1
    
    
• Press the "Setup" button.
• The "IVT Setup System" window opens. Press the serial settings button.
  
  
• In the Serial Setup window, choose the following settings:
  
  
• Save the settings.