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CARETAKER PLUS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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
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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
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----- 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