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Datamation firmware reference guide

Command line interface

Datamation hubs can be managed using a serial command line interface (CLI). In order to use this, a serial terminal emulator must be installed on the host computer. Examples include Hercules, ZTerm and PuTTY.

When connected to a host computer, the hub will add a "Virtual COM port" to the computer. Once you have installed your preferred terminal emulator, please connect to the COM port using 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit.

Once you get a command prompt (>>), you can start entering commands.

The Command Line Reference has full details of all commands, but the most useful ones are:

  • bd - board architecture and mapping

  • id - device information; including serial number, firmware version, device id and type (u8, u10, u16, u20)

  • ledb - direct LED control

  • reboot - remote board reboot; useful after making NVRAM settings for firmware updates.

  • state - port mode and state

  • settings_display - displays the NVRAM board settings

  • settings_unlock - required for certain NVRAM board settings

Terminal settings

115200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit

30 June 2026