Western Telematic APS-16M, APS-8M Operation, Any-to-Any Mode, Port Connection and Disconnection

8. Operation

8.1. Any-to-Any Mode

Any-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or Modem Mode Ports by accessing command mode and issuing the /C Command. All ports can be configured for the Any-to-Any Mode.

8.1.1.Port Connection and Disconnection

The APS-8/16M provides communication between devices without the requirement that both devices use the same communication parameters. This allows you to connect devices that use dissimilar baud rates, parity, handshake, and etc. The APS-8/16M converts data rates and other parameters, eliminating the need to select common parameters for all connected devices.

8.1.1.1. Connecting Ports

Two different types of connections can be made between APS-8/16M ports; Resident Connections and Third Party Connections.

•Resident Connections: Your resident port issues a /C command to connect to a second port. For example, Port 4 issues the /C command to connect to Port 5.

•Third Party Connections: (Supervisor Mode Only) Your resident port issues a /C command to create a connection between two other ports. For example, Port 1 is your resident port, and Port 1 issues a command to connect Port 2 to Port 3.

Notes:

•Third Party Connections can only be initiated by ports and passwords that permit access to Supervisor Mode.

•If a port has accessed command mode using a password that does not permit Supervisor Mode, then that port will only be able to connect to the ports that are specifically allowed by the password definition.

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