Western Telematic APS-8M - 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 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.
8.1.1.1. 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 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.