Buffer Mode; Reading Data From Buffer Mode Ports; The Buffer Mode - Western Telematic MDS-16 User Manual

6.2. Buffer Mode

Ports configured for the Buffer Mode will collect data from the
connected device and store it in the MDS's dynamically allocated
memory. Any Buffer Port can use the maximum available
memory. Handshake commands control the flow of data to buffer
memory. The Buffer Mode is not available to MDS Port 1.
The Buffer Mode allows collection of data from various devices
without the requirement that all devices use the same
communication parameters (e.g. baud rate, parity, etc.).
Figure 6.2: The Buffer Mode
6.2.1. Reading Data from
Buffer Mode Ports
To retrieve data from Buffer Mode Ports, the user must first
determine which port buffers contain data. To check port buffers
for stored data, type /S [Enter] to display the Status Screen.
The Status Screen includes a column that indicates the amount of
data currently stored in the buffer memory for each port.
Operation
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