5HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
5.1Introduction
The hardware of the modem part of the system is based on the FX929B modem chip from Consumer Microcircuits Ltd (CML). The radio part of the system can be either the
The two types of transceiver are separate modules which is mounted onto the modem PCB.
The Hermes is supplied in 2 different mechanical versions. One of these uses a rugged enclosure suitable for wall mounting. The second version is housed in a 3U high “euro” cassette for mounting in a standard 19" rack.
5.2RS232 Port Parameters
The communication with the host processor is via a standard RS232 port. The data levels are as per the RS232 specification with logic '0' being a positive voltage.
The programmable parameters for the transmit and receive ports are:
Baud rates | 4800/9600/19200/38400 |
Data bits | 8 (note that 7data bits plus parity = 8 data bits with no |
| parity) |
Parity | Odd, Even or None |
Stop bits | Receiver output = 1 |
| Input to transmitter = 1 or more |
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