4.4 Profile Editor

Allows the creation and editing of profiles of parameters required to connect the PC to the PBX by RS-232C, USB or modem.
Note
When a profile is edited and saved with a new name, the original profile is not deleted.
The parameters are as follows:

Parameter

Description

Profile Name
Enter a name used to identify this set of PBX connection parameters. This name must not be the same as another profile name.
System Password
Enter the password to log on to the target PBX, if required.
Default
Select the default connection method.
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:

Button

Function

Save
Saves the current profile information.
Cancel
Closes the current screen without saving the profile information.

To create or edit a profile

1. From the Connect menu, select Profile Setup.
The Profile Setup window (4.3 Profile Setup) will be displayed.
2. Click New or Edit.
The Profile Editor window will be displayed.
3. Enter a name for this profile.
4. Enter the system password used to connect to the PBX.
5. Select the default connection method.
6. Enter the detailed connection method parameters as required. See the tables below for more information.
It is possible to select connection methods other than the default method when connecting to the PBX using this profile. For this reason, you can choose to input parameters for both RS-232C and modem connection. Click the tabs to view the parameters for each type of connection.
7. Click Save.
Connection parameters for RS-232C
The parameters are as follows:

Parameter

Values

Explanation

Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's RS-232C interface. Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate (bps)
9600
Displays the speed of data transmission. This value cannot be changed.
Word Length
8 bits
Displays the number of bits in a word. This value cannot be changed.
Stop Bit
1 bit
Displays the length of the stop, used to identify the end of a transmitted group of bits. This value cannot be changed.
Parity Bit
None
Displays the kind of parity error-checking used. This value cannot be changed.
When connecting the KX-TE Maintenance Console to the PBX using an RS-232C cable, assign the following values to the Serial Interface (RS-232C) port of the PBX:
Baud Rate (bps): 9600
Word Length: 8 bits
Parity Bit: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
Connection parameters for Modem
The parameters are as follows:

Parameter

Values

Explanation

Dial Number
0-9, *, #, "-" (hyphen) and "," (comma)
Telephone number to be dialled to access the PBX.
Dial Type
Auto (Tone), Auto (Pulse), Manual
Outgoing dialling method. If "Manual" is selected, a telephone must be connected in parallel to dial.
Comment
–
Enter a comment to help to identify this profile.
Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's modem interface. Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate (bps)
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Specify the speed of data transmission.
Flow Control
None, Hardware
Specify whether the rate of data transfer is managed by hardware or not.
Modem Initialise
Default, Custom
Specifies the command used to initialise the modem. If "Custom" is selected, enter the initialise string in the text box. Refer to your modem's instruction manual for more details.
Initialise
–
Click to send the specified initialise string to the modem.