Western Telematic WTI NetReach APS-16M - Manual (Page 47)

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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.