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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 7
Access indicator. It indicates one of the following:
• RMT Remote port (RJ45) is active.
• NO No port is active.
Command keys that can be used with the screen currently displayed
Functions Keys
When in On-Line Mode, you can use any of the functions keys shown below:
PRESS TO…
Ctrl+Break
Reset the serial communication with the ASCII device and reset the P2CIM-
SER or P2CIM-SER-EU.
Note: This function may only work with Sun workstations.
Ctrl+S
Stop the ASCII device from sending data. All output data will be queued in
the device.
Ctrl+Q
Order the ASCII device to resume sending data.
Alt+F1
Display the Help screen.
Alt-F2
Set the serial communications parameters.
Alt+F3
Program the programmable function keys.
Alt+F4
View and edit the buffer.
Configuring the Converter
You can reset the serial communications parameters on a P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU.
The system also provides 12 programmable functions keys that allow you to store frequently-used
character strings or commands. By pressing these keys, you can send the data or commands
directly to an ASCII device with one keystroke. This is ideal for frequently repeated commands.
Setting the Communications Parameters
To set the serial communications parameters on a P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU:
1. Press Alt+F2. The Setup Screen appears.
2. You can reset the baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits or terminal type. To do this:
A. Use the Tab and Shift+Tab keys to move the cursor to a parameter you want to change.
B. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to scroll through the available parameter settings until you come to
the one you want.
C. Repeat Steps A and B until all necessary parameters have been reset.
3. When you are finished, press ESC to return to On-Line Mode.