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USER PROGRAMMABLE CAP
Before you install the User Programmable CAP, you
should plan how to program the unit for your
application. The checklist in Section 3.1 will help
you plan your installation. After completing the
checklist, go to Section 3.2.
3.1 Installation Checklist
In the checklist, Device A is the device
you will connect to Port A, and Device B
is the device you will connect to Port B.
Word Structure and Buffer Flow Control:
DIP Switch
Positions
Stop Bits
(1, 1.5, or 2)
Parity Type
(Odd, Even, Mark,
Space or Void)
Data Bits (5, 6, 7,
or 8) The number
should be equal to
or greater than the
number of bits
needed to represent
your data code:
ASCII — 7 or 8 bits
EBCDIC — 8 bits
TRANSCODE — 6 bits
BAUDOT — 5 bits
TICKER
TAPE — 6 bits
Flow Control
Type (Hardware,
ENQ/ACK, X-ON/
X-OFF, None)
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3.0 Installation
NOTE
Device A
Device B
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Baud Rate and Data Code
DIP Switch
Positions
Baud Rate (Use
Table 3-5 and
choose the rates
closest to your
devices). The
rate should be
± 4% of your
device's actual
baud rate.
Data Code
The selections
are: ASCII,
EBCDIC, TRANS-
CODE, BAUDOT,
TICKER TAPE,
and OTHER
RS-232 Lead Options, Equipment Type,
Transmission Mode, Buffer Allocation
DIP Switch
Positions
Operation of
RTS Output
Lead: Normal
(for half-duplex)
Active (for full-
duplex)
Equipment type
of CAP (DCE or
DTE must be the
opposite of your
device.) DCE when
using crossover
cable, DTE when
using straight-
pinned cable
Device A
Device B
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Device A
Device B
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