Accessing the Console Interface on Mac

Accessing the SLG-20 Console Interface on macOS

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*

Finding the correct serial port on MacOS

• 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

The SLG-20 Console Interface on MacOS