Software Requirements
- Tera Term
- CP210 Windows Drivers
Physical Requirements
- Node Console Cable
- MHTI-Node-90
Node Console Cable Driver Installation
The MHTi Node Console Cable provides the Installer direct access to the Node in the field to test and make setup changes as needed without the need for access to the Inspextor Software. The steps outlined below will help the Installer configure their machine to successfully recognize that cable.
Step 1 Accessing CP210x Latest Releases:
The Node Console Cable will need to have the drivers installed to provide the desired functionality for accessing the node settings.
The Latest Release of the Driver can be found here:
https://www.silabs.com/documents/public/software/CP210x_VCP_Windows.zip
You will need to unzip the directory and install the x64 or x86 package. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Step 2 Validating CP210x Installation:
To Validate the proper functionality of the Node Console Cable, follow the steps listed below:
- Open Device Manager
- Access COM & LPT Section
- Plug the Console Cable into the Computer
- The page should refresh and show the CP210 device as active in the console page.
Tera Term Installation
Tera Term is MHTs Trusted terminal emulation software that allows users to access remote servers and devices using various protocols like SSH, and serial ports. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing network devices. It allows direct serial communication with the MHTI-NODE-90 Platform.
Step 1 Accessing Tera Term Latest Releases:
The Latest Releases of Tera Term can be accessed the tera term GitHub.
https://github.com/TeraTermProject/osdn-download/releases/tag/teraterm-5.0
for convenience MHT has placed the repository here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the *.exe File.
Step 2 Installing / Configuring Tera Term:
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of Tera Term. open Tera Term and select the serial options.
MHT Tera Term Serial Connection Settings
MHT has a specific set of settings that allow our devices to communicate with the Tera Term user this section will help you set those specific setting on your running instance of Tera Term. In the table below I have dropped the settings for the serial communication settings.
| Serial Settings | |
| Speed | 115200 |
| Data | 8 bit |
| Parity | None |
| Stop bits | 1 bit |
| Flow controls | none |
Connecting and Configuring
After establishing your Serial settings attach the serial cable to the Controls Port.