The command line of the ETRX2 can be accessed using any terminal software program such as HyperTerminal®. Simply set up HyperTerminal® to connect to the appropriate com port at 19200bps, Data bits - 8, Parity - none, Stop bits - 1, Flow Control - none (ETRX2 factory default).

To speed up evaluation Telegesis provides its own Terminal Application Software program which allows enhanced functionality especially suited to the ETRX2 modules.

OPTION- Example software frontend application and source code

To further reduce time spent developing a frontend application, Telegesis has written a very simple application in Visual C++ using Visual Studio 2008 to be used with the Development board and ETRX2 module supplied in the Telegesis ETRX2DVKA or Plus kits. For further details, follow the link below:.

How to build a PC application to use AT commands

Telegesis Terminal Software

The AT-Style commands can be issued by clicking on customisable ‘Command' buttons and all of the 64 bit module serial numbers which are reporting in, are listed in a separate window. This means you will not need to input any of the 64 bit serial numbers. For instructions on how to use the AT-Commands read the ETRX2 wireless meshing module user guide.

The Telegesis Terminal software has been specifically designed to allow customers to very quickly gain an understanding of how the Telegesis AT command set is used to manage a ZigBee wireless network consisting of Telegesis ETRX based devices. Telegesis Terminal helps in connecting to Telegesis ETRX wireless meshing modules, sending commands to it and viewing the responses received from remote ETRX devices

Can also be used with the Development Kits, ETRX2USB stick or ETRX2CF card.

A selection of pre-defined buttons is supplied
Add/customise your own buttons
Edit or delete any command button
Store your own groups of buttons to perform different tasks
Perform firmware upgrades
Log data to file and view later
Open a text channel
On line Help files

The ETRX2DVK Development kit combined with the Telegesis Terminal, provides genuine quick and easy, out-of-the-box evaluation and application development, based on the Telegesis ETRX2 wireless meshing module. It allows a simple demonstration of the capabilities of wireless meshing technology and provides a reliable platform for technology evaluation. Using the comprehensive AT Style Command Dictionary and the simple-to-use Telegesis Terminal software package provided, it offers a low cost, high value introduction to this type of technology.

Once connected, select your chosen commands from the AT style command dictionary and type them in to the Telegesis Terminal software.

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Features of the Telegesis Terminal Application for ETRX2

To make life easier all of the commands have been pre-defined and conveniently grouped at the bottom of the terminal window. Pressing a button (where no parameters are required) causes the corresponding command to be issued instantly. Where a parameter is required the command is shown in the Command bar and the required parameter can be entered manually. In order to issue the command from the command bar simply press the or the Send button. To see the parameters for a specific command, move and hold the mouse pointer over the chosen command button -

You can create command buttons for frequently used commands on the Telegesis Terminal GUI. A command button allows you to send a command to Telegesis ETRX2, which executes and returns the result of the command. The result of the command is displayed on the Telegesis Terminal GUI. You can create any number of command buttons on the Telegesis Terminal GUI. You can also customize the colour and the associated command of a command button, and also group related command buttons under one group.

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