GE 68K System Computer Monitor User Manual


 
GE Energy Services
68K System Monitor
User's Guide
SWM0023 1.00 2 General
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ST - Serial Test
Platform
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CPM
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D20
D20 Base
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D20 ME
D20 Base
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D20/200
CCU Base
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D20/200 ME
CCU Base
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D25
Description
Use this command to start one of these two serial port test procedures:
an automatic loop-back test of the defined serial port
transmits and receives a series of characters of different formats.
manually forcing the mark or space line states from the RS-232 drivers
allows you to monitor and adjust modem levels or frequencies.
Syntax
Below is usage and syntax information for this command
Command Format
CPM / D20: st /(f | l) port
CCU / CCUME / D25: st /(f | l) port [baud]
Variables
/f = force mark or space states
/l = automatic loop-back test
Parameters
port = serial port to test (COM#)
baud = data rate in bps (decimal)
Example
Type st /l com7 9600 and press ENTER.
Results: This forces the RS-232 transmitter driver for
communications port seven (7) to perform the loop-
back test at 9600 bps.
The system displays the current state of the test.
Cancel the force test manually with
CTRL-C.
The loop-back test terminates either on an error or on
completion of the test. The monitor displays the
prompt after stopping either test.
Special
Considerations
These tests temporarily assume control of the specified
communications port, and disrupt any current activity.
They may also, depending on the application, affect
subsequent operation.
To ensure that you avoid this, you must reboot the system
when you complete all testing.
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