Sdlc Line Description; Line Description - Decision Data 3000 Series User Manual

4.1.3Line Description

4.1.3.1SDLC Line Description

If the Sync line was defined as SDLC, an SDLC Parameter Configuration menu will appear.
Define the parameters, referring to the parameter descriptions below, and press ENTER.
Data Encoding
DTE/DCE
Line Speed
RTS On/Not On
at all times
Select the method of data encoding to be used:
NRZI - Non-return to zero Inverted recommended for analog
modems or DCEs.
NRZ - Non-return to zero. Recommended for digital DCEs
The field must match the line description in the AS/400 system
configuration. Refer to your modem documentation determine the
best method. The default value is NRZ.
This determines if the controllers connection functions as a Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communication Equipment
(DCE).
If the modem connects the controller to the line, the parameter
should be set to DTE. If this setting is incorrect the controller will
not communicate with the host system.
This is relevant for DCE only, specifying the appropriate baud
rate.
Request to Send signal on at all times,( or not on at all times).
Maintain RTS signal on at all times if your modem is set for full-
duplex mode.
The default value is NO.
Host Connections
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