Communications Packages - Husky MP2500 Manual

The Port 1 serial port conforms in general with the RS232/V24 specification,
which is used for serial interfaces in virtually every computer system,
terminal, printer and modem. This allows you to 'plug in' to most other
systems usually without modification, including microcomputer systems
such as the IBM-PC.
The MP2500 will normally be used as a self-contained computer, with the
communications port being used to connect suitable peripherals such as
wands, printers or modems. However, the port may also be used to connect
to a host computer system, allowing you to use the MP2500 as a portable
terminal.
An MP2500 can also communicate with another MP2500 or other H
computers, either side-by-side on the bench or over long distances by
telecommunication channels.
Note: In this chapter, 'host' is used to refer to the system that is
communicating with the MP2500. It will typically be another
computer, modem or terminal.

13.2 Communications packages

The MP2500 has been designed to closely resemble IBM PC hardware, to
give you access to the range of software available for that computer. This
includes the serial ports and communications.
H provide a communications package, which you can select when
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Support for protocols (XON/XOFF and any optional protocols installed),
providing more secure data transfer.
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Configurable handshaking, to suit a wide variety of devices and
connection methods.
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Faster data transfer (up to 38,400 Baud) for efficient communications.
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Data buffering for reliable fast transfer.
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Compatibility with other H
H FS/2 and H
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