WTI Part No Rev. B CPM Control Port Manager. Preliminary Draft March User's Guide

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1 WTI Part No Rev. B CPM-6400 Control Port Manager Preliminary Draft March 1996 User's Guide

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3 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Unit Description CPM-6400 Hardware Power Supply Module Control Module I/O Port Modules Getting Started Communication Parameters Connecting your PC to the CPM Apply Power to the CPM Communicating with the CPM Hardware Installation Setup Switches Configuring SetUp Switches Connecting Devices to the CPM Daisy Chaining CPM-6400 Units Port Configuration Access to the Command Mode Configuration Conventions Port Modes Security Level Summary of Port Parameters Port Configuration Commands Copying Parameters to Another Port Operation Normal Mode: Port Connection and Disconnection Using ASCII Commands to Connect Ports Disconnecting Ports Connecting and Disconnecting Daisy Chained Ports Defining Hunt Groups Audit Mode Data Log Mode Reading Data from Data Log Ports Command Macros Command Reference Guide Command Conventions Command Response Command Summary i

4 CPM-6400 User's Guide Appendices A. Description of System Interfaces...Apx-1 A.1. RS-232 Ports...Apx-1 A.2. Snap Adapters...Apx-2 A.3. Cables....Apx-3 A.4. Options and Accessories...Apx-4 B. Specifications...Apx-5 C. Customer Service...Apx-6 List of Figures 2.1. The CPM-6400 Unit The Power Supply Module The Control Module The I/O Module The Help Screen (Master Port) The Status Screen The Port Configuration Menu The Audit Mode User Port Help Screen Master Port Help Screen The "Who" Menu (Resident Port Status) The Port Status Screen Real Time Status Screen The Port Parameters Menu A.1. RJ11 Connectors, Pin Numbers...Apx-1 A.2. I/O Port Interface...Apx-1 A.3. Snap Adapter Interface...Apx-2 A.4. Snap Adapters....Apx-2 A.5. Straight Cables...Apx-3 ii

5 1. Introduction WTI's CPM-6400 Control Port Manager provides a convenient means for connecting devices running at dissimilar baud rates, and collecting data from multiple sources. Versatile Connectivity Up to 64 devices can be connected without the need to select a common baud rate or parity. Each port can be individually configured for specific baud rates, parity, handshaking format, and various other parameters and options. The CPM-6400 performs the necessary conversions to allow communication between devices operating at dissimilar parameters. Easy Set-Up and Operation The CPM-6400 can easily be configured to fit the requirements of almost any application. A convenient menuing system is used to select communications parameters, and enable or disable options. Security Functions The CPM-6400 is ideal for situations that require limited access to specific commands and ports. The following security features can restrict command access and port connection: Command Access: Ports can allow access to all commands (Master Port), or only allow access to basic commands (User Port). User Ports can also be granted access to specific Master Port Commands. Password Protection: Passwords can be assigned to each port to restrict Command Mode access and connection capability. When enabled, a password will be required in order to access the Command Mode or invoke connection commands. 1-1

6 CPM-6400 User's Guide Modular Design RJ11 jacks and RS-232 modular adapters provide quick, easy connection to computers, modems and other LAN hardware. Removable I/O Port Modules allow the CPM-6400 to expand to provide up to 64 ports. When more than 64 ports are required, several CPM-6400 units can be daisy-chained to provide almost unlimited expansion capability. Buffered Ports Each I/O Port features a 32K spooling buffer to prevent data overflow during communication at dissimilar baud rates. Modem Communication The CPM-6400 can be controlled by a local PC that communicates via cable, or controlled via modem by a remote PC. ProComm (or a similar program) is used to send commands to connect ports or display status. All devices connected to the CPM-6400 can be granted access to a modem. Collecting Data from Multiple Sources The Data Log Mode allows the CPM-6400 to collect data from diverse sources and store that data for later retrieval. The CPM provides 256K or 512K (optional) of nonvolatile buffer memory. Auditing Port Connections The Audit Mode allows the CPM-6400 to create a record of connection activity at I/O Ports. Audit Mode Ports can be configured to include or exclude connection records from specific ports. Monitoring Other Ports The Monitor function allows Master Ports to observe data activity at other I/O Ports. This is useful for training, troubleshooting and other purposes. 1-2

7 Introduction Broadcasting Data The Broadcast function allows Master Ports to send data or messages to any or all I/O Ports. Broadcast messages can be up to 16 KB in length. Mailbox Function This function allows users to send messages or transfer data between I/O Ports. Up to 32 KB of battery backed memory is available for Mailbox operations. Typographic Conventions Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters are used to denote the following: ^ (e.g. ^E) Indicates a key combination used to invoke a command. For example, "^E" (Control E) indicates the [Ctrl] key and [E] key must be pressed simultaneously. COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard. For example, ^E or I 02. [Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a specific key. For example, [Enter] or [Esc]. < > Indicates required keyboard entries: For Example: I <n> [ ] Indicates optional keyboard entries. For Example: W [n] 1-3

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9 2. Unit Description 2.1. CPM-6400 Hardware The CPM-6400 frame unit accepts a series of removable modules. Figure 2.1 shows the frame unit with all modules installed. Figure 2.1: The CPM-6400 Unit Power Supply Module: Supplies AC power to other modules. The CPM-6400 will always include a Power Supply Module. Control Module: Indicates operational status. Includes controls used to re-initialize the unit. The CPM-6400 will always include a Control Module. I/O Port Module: For connection to RS-232 devices. The CPM-6400 can include up to eight I/O Port Modules. 2-1

10 CPM-6400 User's Guide Power Supply Module The Power Supply Module provides AC power for operation. The back panel of the Power Supply Module includes an ON/OFF switch, Fuse Holder, and a connector for the AC power cable. The back panel can be accessed via an opening in the frame unit. The CPM-6400 can be set to operate at 115 or 230 VAC. Please contact WTI Technical Support for more information. Figure 2.2: The Power Supply Module 2-2

11 Unit Description 2.2. Control Module The Control Module coordinates operation of the I/O Port Modules. The Control Module includes a status indicator and buttons used to reset and initialize the unit. Figure 2.3: The Control Module RDY Indicator: Lights to indicate proper operation. Push Buttons: CLR: Pushing the CLR Button by itself resets the unit without breaking port connections. CLR plus A: Performs factory diagnostic test, DO NOT USE. If this test is accidentally initiated, press CLR to abort. CLR plus B: Initializes the unit to defaults selected by the SetUp Switches. Press and hold B, press and release CLR and then release B. The unit will perform the following tasks: Disconnect all ports. Clear all memory including Data Log buffers, Mailboxes and command selected port parameters. Read current Dip Switch Settings and set unit to defaults. 2-3

12 CPM-6400 User's Guide 2.3. I/O Port Modules Each I/O Port Module includes eight RJ11 ports for connection to RS-232 devices. The frame unit will accept up to eight I/O Port Modules, allowing a total of 64 I/O Ports. Each RJ11 port connector includes an LED that indicates data activity at the port. Please refer to Appendix A.1 for a description of the I/O Port Interface. Figure 2.4: The I/O Module 2-4

13 3. Getting Started This section provides a brief overview of the CPM-6400's basic capabilities and describes simple tests to determine if the unit is operating properly Communication Parameters The Setup Switches, located on the right hand side of the Control Module board, select default settings for all I/O Ports. When the CPM-6400 is initialized, the unit will return to the default values selected by the SetUp Switches. When the CPM-6400 is shipped from the factory, the Setup Switches are configured for 9600 baud, 8 Bits, No Parity, XON/XOFF handshaking and Auto Sleep Off. In addition, the factory setting also configures all ports as Master Ports. For the purpose of this overview, use the default Setup Switch configuration. Set your communications program (e.g. ProComm) to use the following parameters: 9600 Baud 8 Bits, No Parity XON/XOFF Handshaking Using Other Parameters (Optional): If desired, the CPM-6400 can be set to match the parameters used by the communications program. Refer to the SetUp Switch diagrams in Section 4.1. Note: If Setup Switches are changed, the new configuration will not take effect until the CPM-6400 is initialized. When the CPM-6400 is initialized, all Data Log buffers, Mailboxes and command selected parameters will be cleared and the unit will revert to the defaults specified by the SetUp Switches. 3-1

14 CPM-6400 User's Guide 3.2. Connecting your PC to the CPM-6400 The CPM-6400 can be controlled by a local PC that communicates via cable, or controlled by a remote PC that communicates via modem. For the purpose of this overview, a local PC running ProComm (or a similar communications program) will be cable connected to Port 1. Connection to Port 1 will ensure access to all commands. Note: Communication via Modem (Optional): If desired, this overview can also be performed via modem. Perform the following procedure to connect a PC to Port Attach an appropriate Snap Adapter to your PC COM port. Make certain to connect to the PC COM port used by your communications program. a) For 25 pin PC COM ports, use the SA-12F Snap Adapter. b) For nine pin PC COM ports, use the SA-9F Snap Adapter. c) For a more information on WTI Snap Adapters, please refer to Appendix A Use an RJ11 cable to connect Port 1 to the Snap Adapter installed in your PC COM port. Note that the cable used for connection must be a six wire, straight wired RJ11 cable. Standard crossover (phone) cables cannot be used Apply Power to the CPM-6400 Connect the power cable to the AC connector on the Power Module back panel. Press the Power Switch to the ON position. The AC connector and Power Switch can be accessed via an opening in the back of the frame unit. The Power Module's ON indicator and the Control Module's RDY indicator should both light. 3-2

15 Getting Started 3.4. Communicating with the CPM-6400 Perform the following procedure to access the Command Mode, explore basic features and check for proper operation. 1. If you have not already done so, start your communications program (e.g. ProComm). 2. Issue the "Wake Port" command to access the Command Mode and make certain the port is ready to receive commands. Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] and [E] keys, and then press [Enter] (^E [Enter]). The "CPM>" prompt should appear. a) If the "CPM>" prompt is displayed, you have successfully accessed the Command Mode. This indicates the PC has contacted the CPM-6400, and the unit is operating properly. b) If the "CPM>" prompt is not displayed, this may indicate a communication problem. Check the following: Cable Connection: Check the cable connection between the CPM-6400 and the PC. Make certain the Snap Adapter and RJ11 cable connectors are firmly seated. Make certain that a straight wired RJ11 cable (not cross-over) has been used to connect the PC to the CPM Communication Parameters: Make certain the CPM-6400 and ProComm are set to use the same communication parameters. Please refer to the default parameters listed in Section

16 CPM-6400 User's Guide 3. Type H and press [Enter]. The Master Port Help Screen will appear (Figure 3.1). The Help Screen lists all available Master Port commands, along with a brief description of each command. MASTER COMMAND MENU: ^E Wake-Up COMMAND SYNTAX: H Help (Request Menu) W Who (Port I.D. & Status) n Port # or name S [n] Status (Connection/Port) b Board # C n [n] Connect (Local/Remote) p Parameter # WM [/N] n... * Write Mail /No Auto <LF> s Source Port RM [n *] Read/Erase Mail (Local/All) d Destination Port X Exit (Go to "SLEEP") [] Optional Parameter M1 M2 M3 Macro Commands Indicates "or" D n... * Disconnect (Remote) * Indicates "all" M n... * Monitor! Include Un-installed B n... * Broadcast Ports P[/D] n... * Purge Buffers / Default Ports V Version (EPROM #'s) RT Real-Time Status T b... * Test Memory (Serial Boards) I [!] n Initialize (Port Parameters) CP p * s d... * Copy Parameters TD Time/Date Entry RL[/C] n Read/Clear Data-Log Port Figure 3.1: The Help Screen (Master Port) 4. Type S and press [Enter]. The Status Screen will appear (Figure 3.2). The Status Screen summarizes current conditions at all Ports. Note that four dashes (----) will appear next to port numbers for vacant I/O Port Module slots. CONNECTION STATUS: 10/24/95 13:43: #01 * #17 * #33 * #49 * #02 * #18 * #34 * #50 * #03 * #19 * #35 * #51 * #04 * #20 * #36 * #52 * #05 * #21 * #37 * #53 * #06 * #22 * #38 * #54 * #07 * #23 * #39 * #55 * #08 * #24 * #40 * #56 * #09 * #25 * #41 * # #10 * #26 * #42 * # #11 * #27 * #43 * # #12 * #28 * #44 * # #13 * #29 * #45 * # #14 * #30 * #46 * # #15 * #31 * #47 * # #16 * #32 * #48 * # Figure 3.2: The Status Screen 3-4

17 Getting Started 5. Port Connection: The CPM-6400 can perform two different types of port connections; Resident Connections and Third Party Connections. a) Resident Connection: Your resident port connects to a second port. i. To connect your resident port (Port 1) to Port 3, type C 3 and press [Enter]. Note that while Port 1 is connected to Port 3, the Command Mode is not active. However, the CPM-6400 will recognize a Resident Disconnect Sequence issued at a connected port. ii. Issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence to disconnect Port 1 from Port 3; type [Enter]+++[Enter]. b) Third Party Connection: Your resident port creates a connection between two other ports. i. To connect Port 3 to Port 4, type C 3 4 [Enter]. ii. Note that while Ports 3 and 4 are connected, Port 1 will still recognize CPM-6400 commands. Type S [Enter], the Status Screen will appear. The Status Screen now shows Ports 3 and 4 as connected, and Port 1 as free. iii. Issue a Third Party Disconnect command to disconnect Ports 3 and 4. Type D 3 [Enter]. iv. Type S and press [Enter] to display the Status Screen. The Status Screen now shows Ports 3 and 4 as free. 3-5

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19 4. Hardware Installation This section describes procedures for installing the CPM-6400 and connecting devices to the unit Setup Switches The SetUp Switches determine how the CPM-6400 will be configured when the unit is initialized. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the Setup Switches are configured to select the following defaults: Baud Rate: 9600 bps Parity: None Bits per Character: 8 Handshaking: XON/XOFF Auto Sleep Feature: Off Security Level: All Ports Master These settings are compatible with most applications. If these defaults are not compatible with your application, change the switch settings as described in this section. Setup Switches must be configured to match the parameters used by the device attached to Port 1. This ensures access to the Command Mode if the unit is initialized to default parameters. Note: After installation is complete, communication parameters (baud rate, parity, and etc.) can also be individually selected for each port by invoking the I Command as described in Section 5. When the CPM-6400 is initialized, parameters will return to the default settings specified by the SetUp Switches. 4-1

20 CPM-6400 User's Guide Configuring SetUp Switches If the defaults listed on the previous page are not compatible with your application, remove the Control Module and configure the SetUp switches as follows. Note: If the default parameters are compatible with your application, it is not necessary to remove the Control Module or reconfigure the SetUp Switches Removing the Control Module 1. Make certain that AC power to the unit is OFF. 2. Loosen the twist locks that secure the module to the frame unit, then carefully remove the Control Module. 3. The SetUp Switches are located on the right hand side of the Control Module board, near the top edge. Configure the SetUp Switches as needed. 4. After configuring SetUp Switches, carefully slide the Control Module back into place. Make certain the board is properly seated, and then tighten the twist locks to secure the module to the frame unit. Note: When the SetUp Switch configuration is changed, new settings will not take effect until the unit is initialized. To initialize the CPM-6400, use the "CLR" and "B" Buttons located on the Control Module. Press and hold the "B" Button, press and release the "CLR" Button and then release the "B" Button. During initialization, all command selected parameters, port buffers and mailboxes will be cleared. 4-2

21 Hardware Installation Baud Rate (Sw1, Sw2) Setup Switches one through three select the default baud rate for all Ports. The default must match the rate your control device will use when communicating with the CPM If the control device will communicate via modem, select a default rate that is compatible with the modem. Baud Rate Sw1 Sw2 38.4K ON ON 19.2K OFF ON 9600 (Factory Setting) ON OFF 4800 OFF OFF Parity (Sw3, Sw4) Sets the default parity for all ports. The default parity can be Even, Odd, Space or None. The default parity must match the device connected to I/O Port 1. Parity Sw3 Sw4 None (Factory Setting) OFF OFF Even ON OFF Odd OFF ON Space ON ON Data Bits Per Character (Sw5) Sets the default data bits per character to seven or eight bits. The default Data Bits must match the control device. Data Bits Per Character Sw5 8 (Factory Setting) OFF 7 ON 4-3

22 CPM-6400 User's Guide Handshake (Sw6) The default handshake format must match the device attached to Port 1. Setup Switch 4 can select either XON/OFF or no handshaking. Handshake None XON/XOFF (Factory Setting) Sw6 OFF ON Auto Sleep Feature (Sw7) Sets the default auto sleep setting for all ports. When the Auto Sleep feature is disabled, ports will return to the Command Mode after disconnection or power up. When enabled, ports will not return to the Command Mode after disconnection or power up. Auto Sleep Feature Enable Disable (Factory Setting) Sw7 OFF ON Security Level (Sw8) Sets the Security Level for all Ports, allowing access to either Master Port commands or User Port commands. For a listing of Master Level Commands and User Level Commands, please refer to Section 7.3. All Ports: When the CPM-6400 is initialized, all ports will be configured as Master Ports. Port 1 Only: When the CPM-6400 is initialized, Port 1 will be configured as a Master Port, and all other Ports will be configured as User Ports. Security Level All Ports (Factory Setting) Port 1 Only Sw8 OFF ON 4-4

23 Hardware Installation Initialize the Unit to Default Settings If SetUp Switch configuration has changed, the CPM-6400 must be initialized in order for the new configuration to take effect. Caution: After initialization, the unit will revert to the parameters specified by the SetUp Switches. Any command selected parameters will be lost. Use either of the following methods to initialize the unit: Control Module Buttons: Press and hold the "B" Button, press and release the "CLR" Button and then release the "B" Button. Purge/Default Command: Access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type P/D/Y * [Enter] Connecting Devices to the CPM-6400 Many different types of RS-232 devices can be connected to the CPM To connect a device, proceed as follows. 1. Attach an appropriate Snap Adapter to an RS-232 serial port on the device that you intend to connect. Refer to Appendix A.2 for more information on WTI Snap Adapters. a) Modem: Connect an SA-25M Snap Adapter to the modem's serial port. If necessary, use options 7, 8, 9, and 10 under the I command to select the appropriate disconnect routine, and connect and disconnect messages (see Section 5). Note: The SA-25 Snap Adapter allows correct transfer of DCD and handshaking signals. When using the SA-25, the DSR signal from the modem must be high in order to pull up the DTR signal. When a modem is connected to the CPM-6400, other connected devices can use the modem for calling out. To call out from the modem, invoke the C command to connect to the modem port, and access the modem as you would normally. 4-5

24 CPM-6400 User's Guide b) PC: For 25 pin COM ports, use an SA-12F Snap Adapter. For 9 pin COM ports, use an SA-9F Snap Adapter. c) Printer: Use an SA-12M Snap Adapter. d) Other Devices: For a description of the I/O Port interface, please refer to Appendix A Connect a 6-wire, straight wired RJ11 cable from the Snap Adapter to a vacant I/O Port. Do not use a crossover (phone) cable for connection. 3. Access the Command Mode from a Master Port and invoke the I command to select port parameters as described in Section Daisy Chaining CPM-6400 Units If your application requires more than 64 ports, several CPM-6400 units can be connected together. To Daisy Chain two or more units, use a six wire, straight wired RJ11 cable to connect a free, Normal Mode port on the first unit to a free Normal Mode port on the second unit. Both ports must be Master Ports. Note that when ASCII commands are issued to connect ports on Daisy Chained units, the C command must specify the correct port on the second unit as described in Section

25 5. Port Configuration This section describes procedures used to configure I/O Ports to fit the requirements of your application. Note that when the CPM-6400 is powered off, command selected port parameters will be saved in nonvolatile memory Access to the Command Mode The Command Mode can be accessed from a local PC that communicates with the CPM-6400 via cable, or accessed by a remote PC that communicates via modem. The Command Mode can only be accessed from free, Normal Mode ports. 1. Start the communications program (e.g. ProComm) on your local or remote PC. Make certain the CPM-6400 and ProComm are set for the same communication parameters (e.g. baud rate, parity, etc.). 2. Access the Command Mode from a free Master Port. a) Local Access: To access the command mode from a local PC, simultaneously press the [Ctrl] key and the [E] key (^E) and press [Enter]. The Command Mode is now active. b) Remote Access: To access the command mode via modem from a remote PC, dial the modem connected to Port If the Command Mode Password has been enabled and defined, the CPM-6400 will display the "ENTER PASSWORD" prompt. Key in the password and press [Enter]. Note that the password is case-sensitive. 4. The "CPM>" prompt will appear. This indicates that the Command Mode is active. 5-1

26 CPM-6400 User's Guide 5.2. Configuration Conventions When responding to prompts, invoking commands, and selecting items from the port configuration menu, note the following: Only Master Ports can perform port configuration. To select an item from the Port Configuration menu, key in the number for the desired item and press [Enter]. When defining the Port Name or Password, do not use ASCII Control Codes, blank spaces, or the characters >, <,!, ", +, -, /, * and ^. Port Names cannot begin with a number. Refer to the instructions in each screen for additional functions available under that screen. The Password and Port Names are case sensitive. When defining and entering Passwords or Port Names, note the case of each character Port Modes The CPM-6400 offers the following port modes: Normal Mode: The Port will respond to ASCII commands to connect to other Normal Mode Ports. Audit Mode: The Port will log times and dates of port connections and disconnections. Connection records are sent to the auditing device at the time of disconnect. Audit Mode ports cannot be connected to other ports. Data Log Mode: Allows the port to store up to 16KB of data for later retrieval. Stored data can be retrieved and/or cleared using the RL command. Data Log Mode ports cannot be connected to other ports. Printer Sharing Output: (Optional) Printer Sharing Output (Interactive): (Optional) LAN Software Mode: (Optional) For more information on Port Modes, please refer to Section

27 Port Configuration Security Level The Security Level parameter allows the user to specify which commands will be available to each port. Each port can be configured as a "Master Port" or "User Port". Master Port: Allows access to all CPM-6400 commands. At least one port must be configured as a Master Port. User Port: Allows limited access to CPM-6400 commands. Note that User Ports can be granted access to additional Master Port commands using Command I, Parameter 13. Section 7.3 provides a summary of default commands available to Master Ports and User Ports. When the unit is initialized to default settings, SetUp Switch 8 determines whether the unit will configure all ports as Master Ports, or configure only Port 1 as a Master Port Summary of Port Parameters No. Description Default Options 1 Name No Default 2 Baud Rate K K Parity 1 Even 2 Odd 3 Space 4 Mark 5 None 4 Data Bits per Character 1 5 Bits 2 6 Bits 3 7 Bits 4 8 Bits 5 Stop Bits X Handshake 1 XON/XOFF 2 DTR (Hardware) 3 ENQ/ACK 4 None 5 All Default is Switch Selectable 5-3

28 CPM-6400 User's Guide No. Description Default Options 7 XON/XOFF on Disconnect 8 Hardware Line Level 9 Connect Message (Macro M1) 10 Disconnect Message (Macro M2) X X No Default No Default 1 ON 2 OFF 1 Low 2 High 11 Password Requirement 1 Wake-Up 2 Connect X 3 None 4 All 12 Password No Default 13 Master Commands No Default 14 Access Mode X 1 All (Ignore Port Nos.) 2 Allow Access 3 Deny Access 15 Port Numbers No Default 16 Port On/Off 1 OFF X 2 ON 17 Port Mode X 1 Normal 2 Audit Output 3 Data Log 4 Print Share Output 5 Print Share Output (Interactive) 6 LAN Software 18 Message Mode 1 Quiet 2 Terse X 3 Verbose 19 Echo X 1 ON 2 OFF 20 Auto Sleep Feature 1 OFF 2 ON 21 Auto Form Feed 1 OFF X 2 ON 22 Security Level 1 Master 2 User 23 Logoff Character Default = + 24 Disconnect Mode X 1 Sequence 2 Timeout 3 Break 4 Line Drop 5 None 6 All 25 Timeout Default = 15 Min. Default is Switch Selectable 5-4

29 Port Configuration Port Configuration Commands Parameters and options selected via the Port Configuration Menu will remain in effect until the CPM-6400 is initialized. When the unit is initialized, parameters will revert to the defaults specified by the Setup Switches. When the unit is powered off, command selected parameters will be saved in RAM. Access the Command Mode from a Master Port. Type I, followed by the number or name of the port to be configured, and press [Enter]. For example, to configure Port 2, type I 02 [Enter]. The Port Configuration menu will appear (Figure 5.1). PORT STATUS # 02; INSTALLED, ON, AWAKE, FREE 1 NAME: 16 PORT ON/OFF: ON 24 DISCONNECT MODES 2 BAUD RATE: 9, PORT MODE: NORMAL PARITY: NONE 18 MSG MODE: VERBOSE SEQUENCE: ON 4 BITS/CHAR: 8 19 ECHO: ON TIMEOUT: OFF 5 STOP BITS: 1 20 AUTO SLEEP: OFF BREAK: OFF 6 HANDSHAKE: HARDWARE 21 AUTO <FF>: OFF LINE DROP: OFF 7 XON(CONN): OFF 22 SEC. LEVEL: MASTER 8 HDW (DIS): HIGH 23 LOG-OFF CHR: + 25 TIMEOUT: 00:15: CONNECT MSG: 10 DISCON MSG: 11 PASSWORD RQD: NONE 12 PASSWORD: 13 MASTER CMDS: 14 ACCESS MODE: ALL 15 PORT #'S: Enter: "<" Previous Port, ">" Next Port, "I ##" Initialize Port, "##" Change Parameter. <ESC> Exit... Figure 5.1: The Port Configuration Menu To redefine port parameters, type the appropriate parameter number, press [Enter] and follow the instructions in the submenu(s). The Port Configuration menu offers the following options: 1. Name: Assigns a Port Name (up to 16 characters). Some status screens will only display the first eight characters. 2. Baud Rate: Can be any standard rate from 300 to 38.4K bps. The default Baud Rate is determined by SetUp Switches 1 and Parity: Default determined by SetUp Switches 3 and Data Bits per Character: Default determined by SetUp Switch

30 CPM-6400 User's Guide 5. Stop Bits: Can be 1.0, 1.5, or Handshake: The handshake (flow control) can be set to XON/XOFF, Hardware (DTR), ENQ/ACK, None or All. Default determined by SetUp Switch XON/XOFF upon Connect/Disconnect: Determines how the port will react upon connection and disconnection. When ON, the port will send an XON before sending a connect message or data, and XOFF upon disconnection. Allows compatibility with a modem. 8. Hardware Line Level: Determines toggling of the CTS output line when port is disconnected. 1. Low: Upon disconnection, the CTS line will go low and remain low until the port is connected again. 2. High: Upon disconnection, the CTS line will go low for 400 ms and then go high. Allows compatibility with a modem. 9. Connect Message: Up to 28 characters long. The Connect Message is followed by a Carriage Return and a Line Feed, and will be sent prior to any data. Often used when modem requires an externally generated Modem Reset Message. Also used to define M1 Macro Function. 10. Disconnect Message: Up to 28 characters long. The Disconnect Message will be sent prior to dropping the CTS line. Often used when modem requires an externally generated Modem Hang-up Message. Also used to define M2 Macro Function. 11. Password Required: Sets password requirement. Parameter 12 defines the actual password. 1. WakeUp: Password required to access Command Mode from this port. 2. Connect: Password required to connect to this port (User Ports only, Master Ports can always connect). 3. None: No passwords required. 4. All: Password required to access the Command Mode and connect to this port. 12. Password: Defines the password, up to eight characters. See also Parameter

31 Port Configuration 13. Master Commands: Allows a User Port to be granted access to specific Master Port Commands. 14. Access Mode: Allows user to grant or deny connection access to port numbers specified under parameter 15. This parameter only effects User Ports; Master Ports are always granted connection access to all ports. 1. All: (Default) Port can connect to all ports, regardless of port numbers specified under parameter Allow Access: Only ports specified under parameter 15 can connect to this port. 3. Deny Access: Prevents ports specified under parameter 15 from connecting to this port. When the port is configured for the Audit Mode, this feature is used to include or exclude specific ports from the audit report, providing both ports in the connection pair are specified under option Port Numbers: Determines which ports will be granted or denied connection access as specified by parameter Port On/Off: Activates or deactivates port. Deactivated ports cannot be connected, or access the Command Mode. 17. Port Mode: Selects the operation mode for this port. Port Modes are described in Section 6. In the default state, ports are configured in the Normal Mode. 18. Message Mode: Determines the type of Command Response Messages used. Can select Quiet Mode (no response message), Terse Mode or Verbose Mode. Section 7.2 provides a summary of response messages. 19. Echo: Enables or disables the Command Mode echo. In the default state, the Echo is enabled. 20. Auto Sleep: Enables or disables the Auto Sleep feature. The default state is determined by SetUp Switch Off: After power-up or disconnection, port will automatically enter the Command Mode. 2. On: After power-up or disconnection, port will not automatically enter Command Mode. 5-7

32 CPM-6400 User's Guide 21. Auto Form Feed: (Optional) 22. Security Level: Determines whether port will be granted access to Master Port commands or only User Port commands. The default is determined by SetUp Switch Logoff Character: Allows redefinition of the Logoff Character used in the Resident Disconnect Sequence. The default Logoff Character is "+". As a result, the default Resident Disconnect Sequence is [Enter]+++[Enter]. Often used when the default logoff character is not compatible with a connected device. 24. Disconnect Mode: Selects the command or event that will cause port to disconnect. In the default state, the Sequence Disconnect Mode is selected. This parameter offers the following options: 1. Sequence: Disconnects when Resident Disconnect Sequence is received (Default = [Enter]+++[Enter]). 2. Timeout: Disconnects when no data is received for the defined timeout period (Parameter 25). 3. Break: Disconnects when a break or long space is received. 4. Line Drop: Disconnects when the DTR (handshake in) line drops low for at least.5 ms. Automatically disabled when DTR handshaking is selected. 5. None: Port can only be disconnected when the Third Party Disconnect command (D) is issued from a Master Port. 6. All: Disconnects when any of the above events occur. 25. Timeout Period: Defines the length of the timeout period. The default Timeout Period is 15 minutes. See Parameter

33 Port Configuration 5.4. Copying Parameters to Another Port After one I/O Port has been configured, the parameters for that port can be copied to other ports. This allows rapid set-up when several ports will be configured with the same parameters. To copy parameters from port to port, proceed as follows: 1. Access the Command Mode from a Master Port. 2. Invoke the CP command using the following format: CP[/Y] p s d [Enter] Where: /Y (Optional) Suppresses the "SURE (Y/N)?" prompt. p (Required) Indicates the parameter number to be copied. To copy all parameters, enter an asterisk (*). s (Required) Indicates the number or name of the source port. d (Required) Indicates the number or name of the target port(s). To copy parameters to several target ports, enter numbers or names separated by spaces. To copy parameters to all remaining ports, enter an asterisk (*). Examples: To copy all parameters from Port 1 to Port 8, access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type: CP * 1 8 [Enter] To copy Parameter 2 (Baud Rate) from Port 3 to Ports 5, 6, and 7, without displaying the "SURE (Y/N)?" prompt, access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type: CP/Y [Enter] 5-9

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35 6. Operation 6.1. Normal Mode: Port Connection and Disconnection This section describes the procedure for using ASCII commands to make and break connections between I/O Ports. The CPM-6400 allows communication between devices without the requirement that both devices use the same communication parameters (e.g. baud rates, parity, handshake, etc.). The CPM-6400 converts data rates and other communications parameters, eliminating the need to select common parameters for all connected devices Using ASCII Commands to Connect Ports Two different types of connections can be made between Normal Mode ports; Resident Connections and Third Party Connections. In a Resident Connect, your resident port issues a C command to connect to a second port. For example, if Port 4 issues the C command to connect to Port 5, this is a Resident Connect. In a Third Party Connect, your resident port issues a C command to create a connection between two other ports. For example, if Port 1 is your resident port, and Port 1 issues a command to connect Port 2 to Port 3, this is a Third Party Connect. Note: Port Names are case sensitive. When invoking the C command, make certain to note the case of each letter of the Port Name. User Ports can only initiate a Resident Connect. User Ports cannot initiate a Third Party Connect. 6-1

36 CPM-6400 User's Guide To connect I/O Ports, proceed as follows: 1. Access the Command Mode from a Master Port. 2. Invoke the C command to connect the desired ports. a) Resident Connect: To connect your resident port to another port, type C nn and press [Enter]. Where nn is the number or name of the port you want to connect. Examples: To connect your resident port to Port 8, access the Command Mode and type C 08 [Enter]. To connect your resident port to a port named "MODEM", access the Command Mode and type C MODEM [Enter]. b) Third Party Connect: To connect any two ports (other than your resident port), type C nn NN and press [Enter]. Where nn and NN are two port numbers or port names. Examples: To connect Port 5 to Port 6, access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type C [Enter]. To connect a Port named "SALES" to a Port named "MODEM", access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type C SALES MODEM [Enter]. When the C command specifies the port name, it is only necessary to enter enough letters to differentiate the desired port from other ports. For example, to connect your resident port to a port named "SALES", the connect command can be invoked as C S [Enter], providing no other port names begin with the letter "S". 6-2

37 Operation Disconnecting Ports There are three different methods for disconnecting ports, the Resident Disconnect, the Third Party Disconnect, and the No Activity Timeout. Providing the timeout feature is enabled, a No Activity Timeout can be used to disconnect resident ports or third party ports. Note: Port Names are case sensitive. When invoking the D command, note the case of each letter of the Port Name. In the DTR handshaking mode, the DTR signal will drop for approximately 250 ms after a disconnect has occurred. 1. Resident Disconnect: Disconnects your resident port from another port. For example, if you are communicating via Port 3, and Port 3 is connected to Port 4, a Resident Disconnect would be used to disassociate the two ports. A Resident Disconnect is initiated by invoking the Logoff Sequence. a) The default Logoff Sequence is [Enter]+++[Enter]. b) If the default Logoff Sequence is not compatible with your application, the Logoff Character can be redefined using the I (Port Configuration) Command, Parameter 23. For example, if the Logoff Character is redefined the new Logoff Sequence will be [Enter]@@@[Enter]. 6-3

38 CPM-6400 User's Guide 2. Third Party Disconnect: The D command is issued from a third Master Port to disconnect two other ports. For example, if you are entering commands at Port 1, a Third Party Disconnect could be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4. a) A Third Party Disconnect can only be initiated from a Master Port. b) The D command can specify both connected ports, or either of the two connected ports. For example, if Port 1 is a Master Port, any of the following commands can be issued from Port 1 to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4: D [Enter] or D 03 [Enter] or D 04 [Enter] 3. No Activity Timeout: Providing the Timeout Disconnect feature is enabled at either connected port, the No Activity Timeout can disconnect Resident Ports, or Third Party Ports. a) The Timeout Feature is enabled and defined by invoking Command I to access the Port Configuration Menu for the desired port. Parameter 24 enables or disables the Timeout Feature, and Parameter 25 defines the Timeout Period. b) When the Timeout Feature is enabled, the port will automatically disconnect when no additional data is received for the currently defined Timeout Period. The default Timeout Period is 15 minutes Connecting and Disconnecting Daisy Chained Ports If your application requires more than 64 ports, several CPM units can be "daisy chained" to provide additional ports. Ports on daisy chained units can be connected and disconnected using commands issued from the first unit. Note that ports on Daisy Chained units cannot be included in a Third Party Connection or Disconnection. 6-4

39 Operation Connecting Daisy Chained Ports When connecting to a port on a Daisy Chained unit, the C Command uses the following format: C n/p [n/p] [Enter] Where: n The number of the port on the first unit that is cabled to the second unit. P The number of the target port on the second unit (the port that your resident port will connect to). Examples: To connect your resident port through Port 2 on the first unit, to Port 15 on the second unit, access the Command Mode and type: C 2/15 [Enter] To connect your resident port through Port 2 on the first unit, then through Port 3 on a second unit, to Port 64 on a third unit, access the Command Mode and type: C 2/3/64 [Enter] Disconnecting Daisy Chained Ports When disconnecting a port on a Daisy Chained unit, the D Command uses the following format: D n/p [n/p] [Enter] Where: n The number of the port on the first unit that is cabled to the second unit. P The number of the target port on the second unit (the port that will be disconnected). Example: Assume Port 2 on the first unit has been cabled to a second unit. To disconnect your resident port on the first unit from Port 15 on the second unit, access the Command Mode and type: C 2/15 [Enter] 6-5

40 CPM-6400 User's Guide Defining Hunt Groups A Hunt Group creates a situation where the CPM-6400 will scan a group of user-specified ports, and connect to the first available port in the group. Hunt Groups are created by assigning identical or similar port names to two or more ports. Hunt groups can only be defined using Normal Mode Ports. Note: Port Names are case sensitive. When invoking the C command, make certain to note the case of each letter of the Port Name. 1. Access the Command Mode from a Master Port. 2. Invoke Command I to access the Port Configuration Menu for the desired Port(s). For example, to configure Port 4, type I 4 [Enter]. 3. From the Port Configuration Menu, select Parameter 1 to define the Port Name. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to assign similar or identical names to the other port(s) you wish to include in the Hunt Group. For example, a series of ports in a Hunt Group could be named "MODEM1", "MODEM2", "MODEM3", and etc., or all ports in the group could be assigned the same name (e.g. "MODEM"). 5. To connect to the next available port in the hunt group, invoke Command C using the port name to specify the desired group of ports. For example, C MODEM [Enter]. 6. The CPM-6400 will connect to the first available port in the Hunt Group. If all ports in the specified Hunt Group are presently connected, the CPM-6400 will respond with the "BUSY" message. Note that it is only necessary to enter enough letters of the port name to differentiate the ports in the Hunt Group from other ports. For example, to connect your resident port to the first available port in a group of ports named "SALES1", "SALES2", "SALES3", and etc., the connect command can be invoked as C S [Enter], providing no other port names begin with the letter "S". 6-6

41 The names of Hunt Group ports must be unique. Otherwise ports with names that are similar or identical to the Hunt Group, will also be included in the Hunt Group. Hunt Group Example 1: 1. Assume Ports 1 and 2 have been configured in the Normal Mode, and modems have been installed at both ports. 2. Assume Port 1 has been named "MODEM1" and Port 2 has been named "MODEM2". 3. If your resident port is Port 4, and you want to connect to the first available Modem, access the Command Mode, type C MODEM and press [Enter]. Hunt Group Example 2: 1. Assume Ports 3, 4, and 5 have been configured as Normal Mode ports. 2. All three ports have been named "SERVER". Operation 3. If your resident port is Port 1, and you want to connect Port 2 to the first available server, access the Command Mode, type C 02 SERVER and press [Enter]. 6-7

42 CPM-6400 User's Guide 6.2. Audit Mode Audit Mode Ports will log times, dates, and durations of port connections. Connection records are sent to the auditing device at the time of disconnect. Audit Mode Ports cannot be connected to other ports. The Port Configuration command (I) can include or exclude specific ports in the audit report. To include or exclude ports, access the port configuration menu, and use Parameters 14 and 15 to select port numbers. Figure 6.1: The Audit Mode Figure 6.1 shows an example of the type of records generated by the Audit Mode. Connection Pair: Numbers and Names of connected ports. Connection Port: Port that initiated connection. Disconnection Port: Port that initiated disconnection. Type of Disconnect: The event that caused disconnection: 0 = Third Party Disconnect 1 = Resident Disconnect 2 = Timeout 3 = Break 4 = Line Drop Connection Date / Time: Military format (24 hr. clock) Disconnection Date / Time: Military format (24 hr. clock) Connection Duration: Times greater than 99:59:59 will be displayed as --:--:

43 Operation 6.3. Data Log Mode The Data Log Mode allows a port to store up to 16 KB of data for later retrieval. Data Log mode ports will collect data from a connected device and store it in buffer memory. Handshake commands control the flow of data to buffer memory. Data Log Ports cannot be connected to other ports Reading Data from Data Log Ports To check port buffers for stored data, type RT [Enter] to display the Real Time Status Screen. As described in Section 7, an "F" in the Input Spooler field indicates data in the buffer for the corresponding port. To retrieve buffered data, access the Command Mode from a Master Port, and issue the RL Command. The RL command uses the following format: RL[/C] <n> [Enter] Where: /C (Optional) Clears stored data immediately after it has been read. n (Required) Indicates the Port Number or Name. Note: Data that has been cleared using the /C command option cannot be recovered. Examples: Assume Port 5 is a Data Log Port. To read data from Port 5, access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type: RL 5 [Enter]. Assume Port 5 is a Data Log Port. To read and clear data from Port 5, access the Command Mode from a Master Port and type: RL/C 5 [Enter] After reading the stored data, the CPM-6400 will time out, and will not accept additional commands until the RL command is complete. 6-9

44 CPM-6400 User's Guide 6.4. Command Macros A Macro is a series of user specified commands that are combined into a single, two character command. One Macro can perform a sequence of operations that would otherwise require the user to manually invoke several individual command lines. The CPM-6400 allows definition of up to three macros for each port; M1, M2 and M3. Each macro can be up to 28 characters long. The three Command Macros function as follows: M1: Executes the command string defined under the Connect Message option (Command I, Parameter 9). M2: Executes the command string defined under the Disconnect Message option (Command I, Parameter 10). M3: Executes the command string specified by Macro M1, then executes command string specified by Macro M2. Note: Both Master Ports and User Ports can run Command Macros, but only Master Ports can define Command Macros. Command Macros can only be run by the port that they are defined for. For example, a macro defined for Port 4 cannot be run by Port 5. Command Macro M1 resides in and overwrites the Connect Message area. Macro M1 is not sent out as a Connect Message. Command Macro M2 resides in and overwrites the Disconnect Message area. Macro M2 is not sent out as a Disconnect Message. When defining a command macro sequence, begin the command string with a period (.). Each command in the macro string is separated by typing ^M. Macro strings cannot contain an _ (underscore). If the Macro includes a command that normally displays the "SURE(Y/N)?" prompt, use the /Y command option to suppress the prompt. 6-10

45 Operation To define Command Macros, proceed as follows: 1. Access the Command Mode from a free Master Port. 2. Type I n and press [Enter], where n is the number of the port that will run the macro. 3. When the Port Configuration Menu appears, use Parameters 9 and 10 to define macros M1 and M2. a) To define Macro M1, type 9, press [Enter] and then proceed per step 4. b) To define Macro M2, type 10, press [Enter] and then proceed per step When the Connect / Disconnect Message submenu appears, key in the desired command line starting with a period. If the macro includes several commands, separate each command with ^M. Examples: To define a Macro that will connect Port 5 to Port 6, connect Port 7 to Port 30 and then connect Port 8 to Port 45, enter the following command line at the submenu:.c 5 6^MC 7 30^MC 8 45 [Enter] To define a Macro that will disconnect all ports, connect Port 15 to Port 20 and then display the Status Screen, enter the following command line at the submenu..d/y *^MC 15 20^MS [Enter] To run a Command Macro, go to the appropriate port, access the command mode, type M1, M2 or M3, and press [Enter]. 6-11

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47 7. Command Reference Guide 7.1. Command Conventions Command Mode: I/O Ports will only recognize commands when the Command Mode has been accessed. To access the Command Mode, type ^E and press [Enter]. Spaces in Command Line: Enter a space to separate each command from its argument. For example, when invoking the Connect Command, insert a space between the C and port numbers or names. Enter Key: All commands are invoked by pressing [Enter]. Asterisk Character: Some configuration commands can be applied to all I/O Ports by entering an asterisk in place of the port name or number. For example, to disconnect all ports, type D * [Enter]. /Y Option The CPM-6400 will display a "SURE (Y/N)?" prompt before implementing some commands. To suppress the "SURE (Y/N)?" prompt, include the /Y option in the command line. For example, to disconnect Port 8 without displaying the SURE prompt, type D/Y 8 [Enter]. Command Options: When the command line includes an option, such as /Y or /C, do not enter a space between the command and the option. Case Sensitivity: Port Names and Passwords are case sensitive. When entering Port Names and Passwords, make certain to match the case of each character. Connected Ports: When the two ports are connected, most commands will not be recognized by either of the two connected ports. The only exception is the Resident Disconnect Sequence (Default = [Enter]+++[Enter]) which will cause the two ports to disconnect. Command Options and Requirements: When command formats are described in this section, optional arguments are enclosed in square brackets (e.g. [/Y]). Required arguments are enclosed in diagonal brackets (e.g. <n>). When commands are actually invoked, do not include the square brackets or diagonal brackets. 7-1