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APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches; User’s Guide

/P Set RS232 Port Parameters

Displays a menu which allows the user to select options and parameters for the selected port. Section 5.5.3 describes the procedure for deﬁning port parameters.

Availability: Supervisor Mode Only

Format: /P [x] [Enter]

Where x is the number or name of the port to be conﬁgured. If the port number or name is not speciﬁed, the APS-8/16M will display the conﬁguration menu for your resident port.

Response: The Port Parameters Menu is displayed.

/S	Display Port Status

Displays the Port Status Screen, which lists current conditions and parameters for all ports. When the Supervisor Mode is active, the /S command will display the current status of all APS-8/16M Ports. If the Supervisor Mode is not active, then the /S command will only display status information for the ports that are speciﬁcally allowed by the password entered at log in. For more information on the Port Status Screen, please refer to Section 7.1.

Availability: Supervisor Mode / Non-Supervisor Mode

Format: /S [Enter]

Response: Displays Port Status Screen

/SD Display Port Diagnostics

Provides more detailed information regarding the operational status of each port. If your password and port permit Supervisor Mode, the /SD command will display status information for all APS-8/16M ports. However, if your password or port do not permit Supervisor Mode, then the /SD command will only display information for the ports speciﬁcally allowed by your password. For More information on the Port Diagnostics Screen, please refer to Section 7.2.

Availability: Supervisor Mode / Non-Supervisor Mode

Format: /SD [Enter]

Response: Displays Port Diagnostics Screen

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Contents

User’s Guide Models CoveredPage Grounding Secure RackingInput Supply Disconnect Power Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Table of Contents List of Figures Introduction Configuration Backup Modem CommunicationAPS-8M and APS-16M Units Typographic Conventions Unit Description Front Panel  Power Switch Back Panel Connect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Hardware InstallationGetting Started Access Command Mode Communicating with the APS-8/16M Port Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Hardware Installation Connecting Power to the APS UnitAC Powered Units DC Powered Units Connecting Devices to the APS Serial Ports Connect a Telco Line to the Modem Port Configuration Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode System SetUp Ports Password Functions System Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Password Directory Edit Password Directory Adding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Deleting the Entire Password Directory Dial Back Function System Parameters Menu Add Name/Password MenuDial Back Example Port Configuration Configuration Conventions Port Modes 3. RS232 Port Configuration Menus RTS/CTS Conﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copying Parameters to All Ports Copy Port Parameters Save User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Internal Modem Communicating with the Internal Modem Dial String Modiﬁers Common AT CommandsCommand Function/Options Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Status Screens Port Status Screen /S Port Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Password Directory Screen /V Port Parameters Screens /W Password Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Port Connection and Disconnection Any-to-Any ModeOperation Disconnecting Ports Enter Three Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Defining Hunt Groups Server Enter Hunt Group Example Passive Mode Buffer Mode Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Xx Enter Modem Mode Port Buffers Operation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a File Restoring Saved Parameters Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware 10-1 10-2 11-1 Command Reference GuideCommand Conventions Command Response 11-2 Command Summary 11-3 Command Set Format ResponseTerse 11-4 11-5 Format /C x x EnterFormat /CP Enter Format /D/Y x x Enter 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 EnterFormat /E/Y x x Enter 11-6 Format /F Enter Format /H EnterFormat /I/Y Enter 11-7 Format /P x Enter Format /S EnterFormat /SD Enter 11-8 Format /U Enter Format /UF EnterFormat /UL Enter Format /V Enter 11-10 Format /W x EnterFormat /X Enter RS232 Port Interface Apx-1 Specifications PowerRS232 Port Interface Stop Bits 1 or Customer Service Apx-3 Apx-4 Trademark and Copyright InformationTrademarks Used in this Manual Regulatory Statements Apx-5 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance Apx-6 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free