Rose electronic CTP-8S manual Configuration Menu Items, Protocol, Timeout

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Configuration Menu Items

In the examples below, <ENTER> means "press the ENTER key", not "type the characters <ENTER>. Output from the Caretaker Plus is shown in courier type. Input from the user is shown in underlined courier type.

Protocol

The protocol consists of the baud rate, parity, word length, number of stop bits, and flow control. The factory default is 9600 baud, no parity, 8 bits, 1 stop, and DTR flow control. You may configure the protocol separately for each port. The port is changed to the new protocol, but the change is not saved in non-volatile memory until the Keep command is issued. To change the protocol enter P to the choice prompt. You will be asked which port you want to change. Enter the port number or R to change a range of ports. The range option will set any changed item(s) (i.e. baud rate, parity, etc.) to the new common value(s) for all the ports selected; however, any unchanged item(s) will remain at the previous setting(s). If you enter 'R', you will be asked for the range of ports you want to change. The ending port number must be greater than or equal to the starting port number. Note that if you hit just a return to the ending port number, that port number will be the same as the starting port number and only one port will be changed. After entering the port(s) to be changed, answer the subsequent prompts. Note that protocol changes are made when you exit the configuration menu.

Single Port

Enter choice (P.T,F,I,D,A,K.X, or H for help) <ENTER> Enter the port number (0-8 or R) 3<ENTER>

Enter baud rate (19200, 9600, 7200, 4800, 3600, 2400. 1800, 1200, 600, 300, 150, 134.5, 110, 75, 50) 1200<ENTER>

Enter parity type (N=None, E=Even, O=Odd, M=mark, S=Space) E<ENTER> Enter word length (5, 6, 7, 8) 7<ENTER>

Enter stop bits (1,2) 1<ENTER>

Enter flow control (D=DTR X=XONIXOFF) X<ENTER>

Range of Ports

Enter choice (P.T,F,I.D,A.K,X, or H for help) P<ENTER> Enter the port number (0-8 or R) R<ENTER>

Enter the starting port number (0-8) 3<ENTER> Enter the ending port number (0-8) 4<ENTER>

Enter baud rate (19200, 9600, 7200. 4800, 3600. 2400, 1800, 1200, 600, 300, 150, 134.5. 110, 75, 50) 2400<ENTER>

Enter parity type (N=None, E=Even, O=Odd, M=mark. S=Space) (ENTER> Enter word length (5, 6, 7, 8) <ENTER>

Enter stop bits (1, 2) <ENTER>

Enter flow control (D=DTR X=XON/XOFF) D<ENTER>

Timeout

The timeout is used to automatically disconnect a port that is inactive (not sending or receiving data) from the shared device. The timeout specifies the length of time a port must remain inactive before the Caretaker Plus disconnects it from the shared device and connects the next port in the queue. The factory default is 20 seconds, but may be changed to be from 2 to 255 seconds. To change the timeout, enter T to the choice prompt and enter the new timeout value.

Enter choice (P,T,F,I,D.A,K,X, or H for help) T<ENTER>

Enter timeout (2-255) IO<ENTER>

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Contents Installation Operations Manual Page Limited Warranty Table of Contents Disclaimer FeaturesIntroduction First Steps Model Number and OptionsCaretaker Plus Front Panel Display Front Panel DisplaySerial Set-Up for PCs Mode LPT1+COM1Serial Set-up For Other Computers or Terminals Caretaker Plus Rear Panel Serial Model Parallel Set-Up Mode LPT1,,PCaretaker Plus Rear Panel Parallel Model Cabling ConfigurationParallel Cabling Serial CablingDisabled EnabledElectronics None DTRTimeout Configuration Menu ItemsProtocol Form Feed Disable Operator SwitchesInitialization String KeepExit Advanced FeaturesHelp Main Menu Unidirectional X-on/X-offAllow Timeout On Busy Ports Reverse Channel Data TimeoutFilter Characters Return To Previous MenuConfiguration Commands =DTR/DSR Protocol CommandInitialization String Command Parallel Enable Logic CommandGrounding Initial State OperationsNormal Operation Buffer Characteristics Printer Initialization Signal Parallel Models OnlyUnit Software Reset Function ExplanationCopy CON COM1CR TimeoutAdding More Memory Initialization StringChanging the Serial Baud Rate Program Checksum Test Power Up Initial DisplayBuffer Memory Sizing and Read/Write Test Data LED, Busy LED, and Error LED Front Panel SwitchesBuffer 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 Technical Support Maintenance and RepairDiagnostic Modes DiagnosticsRestore To Factory Default Short TestSerial Units Print Configuration/Test Pattern FunctionParallel Units NoneLong Test Without Loopback Long Test with Loopback Loopback Test ConnectorsAppendix a Serial Cabling AppendicesSerial Computers Serial PrintersPin Signal Name Acronym Description Appendix B Pinout SpecificationsC36F DB25 Pin Signal Name Port Description Appendix C MP1000 Memory Board Verification of Installation Installing the BoardAdding Chips to an Empty Board or Adding Additional Chips Once CompletedAppendix E General Specifications Appendix D Factory DefaultsPage Stancliff Road Phone 281 Houston, Texas

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