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to indicate entry into configuration mode. Entering configuration mode will stop data transfer to the shared device, and also erase all data in the buffer. No new data can be loaded into the unit while in configuration mode. Press carriage return on your terminal to call the menu. The DATA LED will light indicating entry into the menu mode. You will be prompted for the proper responses.

The configuration menu displays the setup parameters for all ports and allows you to change them. The item to be changed is selected with a single character, followed by a carriage return. You are further prompted to answer questions appropriate for each menu item. Possible responses to each prompt are listed in parentheses. Responses may be entered in either upper or lower case. You may use the backspace key to correct your entry. A carriage return is required to enter the response Entering only a return to a prompt will leave that parameter unchanged except for the initialization string entry, which will clear the string. Replying with a return only to a Y/N (yes/no) prompt will be interpreted as a no. A sample configuration display is shown in TABLE 1.

Table 1. Configuration Menu Display

CARETAKER PLUS CONFIGURATION Rev 3.8 COPYRIGHT 1986-91 ROSE

ELECTRONICS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installed memory

64K Front panel switches ..

ENABLED

 

 

 

Timeout

20 Seconds Form teed

.............

DISABLED

 

 

Initialization String.. DISABLED

 

 

 

 

 

 

------

Current protocol -----

 

------ Powerup protocol ------

Port Baud Parity

Length

Stop

Flow

Baud

Parity Length

Stop Flow

1

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

2

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

3

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

4

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

9600

NONE

8

1

DTR

P - Change port formal

D - Disable operator switches

T - Change timeout

A - Advanced features

F - Change form feed

K - Keep new configuration

I - Change init. String

X - Exit configuration

Configuration Menu part 1

 

CARETAKER PLUS CONFIGURATION Rev 3.8 COPYRIGHT 1986-91 ROSE

ELECTRONICS

-----Advanced Features ------

Unidirectional Xon/Xoff ............. ENABLED Reverse Channel Data Timeout ........ DISABLED Allow Timeout On Busy (Ports 1-8) ... Yes Filter size ......................... 0 Characters

U - Change unidirectlon Xon/Xoff

R - Change reverse channel data timeout A - Change allow timeout on busy

F - Change filter size

X - Return to previous menu

Enter choice (U.R.A,F.X, or H for help) Configuration Menu part 2

8CARETAKER PLUS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

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Contents Installation Operations Manual Page Limited Warranty Table of Contents Features DisclaimerIntroduction Model Number and Options First StepsFront Panel Display Caretaker Plus Front Panel DisplayMode LPT1+COM1 Serial Set-Up for PCsSerial Set-up For Other Computers or Terminals Caretaker Plus Rear Panel Serial Model Mode LPT1,,P Parallel Set-UpCaretaker Plus Rear Panel Parallel Model Configuration CablingParallel Cabling Serial CablingEnabled DisabledElectronics None DTRConfiguration Menu Items TimeoutProtocol Disable Operator Switches Form FeedInitialization String KeepAdvanced Features ExitHelp Main Menu Unidirectional X-on/X-offReverse Channel Data Timeout Allow Timeout On Busy PortsFilter Characters Return To Previous MenuConfiguration Commands Protocol Command =DTR/DSRParallel Enable Logic Command Initialization String CommandGrounding Operations Initial StateNormal Operation Printer Initialization Signal Parallel Models Only Buffer CharacteristicsUnit Software Reset Function ExplanationTimeout Copy CON COM1CRInitialization String Adding More MemoryChanging the Serial Baud Rate Power Up Initial Display Program Checksum TestBuffer Memory Sizing and Read/Write Test Front Panel Switches Data LED, Busy LED, and Error LEDBuffer Overflow Error Display Serial Models Only Static Ram Read/Write TestFlow Control Display Mode Serial Models Only Troubleshooting TroubleshootingII. Nothing happens when sending data III. Garbled data received at shared devicePorts do not time out Maintenance and Repair Technical SupportDiagnostics Diagnostic ModesRestore To Factory Default Short TestPrint Configuration/Test Pattern Function Serial UnitsParallel Units NoneLong Test Without Loopback Loopback Test Connectors Long Test with LoopbackAppendices Appendix a Serial CablingSerial Computers Serial PrintersAppendix B Pinout Specifications Pin Signal Name Acronym DescriptionC36F DB25 Pin Signal Name Port Description Appendix C MP1000 Memory Board Installing the Board Verification of InstallationAdding Chips to an Empty Board or Adding Additional Chips Once CompletedAppendix D Factory Defaults Appendix E General SpecificationsPage Stancliff Road Phone 281 Houston, Texas

CTP-8S specifications

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