Western Telematic APS-16 - Manual (Page 33)

7. Operation
7.1. 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.
7.1.1. Port Connection and Disconnection
The APS 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 converts data rates and other
parameters, eliminating the need to select common parameters for all connected devices.
7.1.1.1. Connecting Ports
Two different types of connections can be made between APS 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 from a port with Supervisor Level
command capability.
• If a port has accessed Command Mode using the Port Password (User Mode), then
that port will only be able to connect to other ports that share the same port
password.
To Connect ports, proceed as follows:
1. Access the Command Mode. If the Password Prompt is displayed, enter your Supervisor
Password or Port Password.
2. Invoke the /C command to connect the desired ports.
a) Resident Connect: To connect your resident port to another port, type /C xx
[Enter]. Where xx is the number or name of the port you want to connect. The APS
will display the numbers of the connected ports, along with the command sequence
that will be required in order to disconnect the two ports.
Example: To connect your resident port to Port 8, type /C 8 [Enter].
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