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  • Required Software
  • Instructions for Accessing the Console Interface
  • 1. Setup
  • 2. Finding the correct serial port
  • 3. Connecting to the Console Interface using Screen

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  1. Console Interface

Accessing the Console Interface on Mac

Accessing the SLG-20 Console Interface on macOS

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Required Software

To access the console interface we will be using the built in Terminal Application, and a terminal program called "Screen". Both these programs are preinstalled with MacOS so there is nothing to download or setup.

Instructions for Accessing the Console Interface

1. Setup

  • Power up the SLG-20 via the XT30 input and connect the USB to the computer

  • Set the switch on the SLG-20 Control Board must be set to “D” or “DBG”

  • Open the Terminal Application

2. Finding the correct serial port

  • Type the following command into the terminal:

ls /dev/tty.usb*

  • You will see a list of serial ports. If you are unsure which one corresponds to the SLG-20 Control Board, try unplugging the SLG-20 Control board and running the command again. This should allow you to workout which serial port is correct.

3. Connecting to the Console Interface using Screen

  • Execute the following command, but replace the serial port name with the one you found above.

screen /dev/tty.usbserial-AN00NI5I 115200

  • After executing this command, you should see a blank screen

  • Hit enter again and you should see the SLG shell prompt (If you see nothing after hitting enter, check that the switch on the board is in the "D" position)

  • Refer to page Using the Console Interface for further information

Finding the correct serial port on MacOS
The SLG-20 Console Interface on MacOS