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Health Care System IIIAdvanced Use
Dataport configuration
The system provides two standard RS 232 serial ports to allow a computer to be connected for data transfer
and control purposes.
WHEN CONNECTING TO A PC THE CONNECTING CABLE MUST BE A STRAIGHT THROUGH RS232 CABLE.
Dataport 1
If you wish to connect a PC to Dataport 1, you must ensure that the PC and the system are identically
configured. The available settings are:
Dataport 1 supports 4 different modes:
Data mode
Provides a transparent data channel. This channel can be used for many different purposes such as file
transfer, application sharing and more. When using this mode, it is necessary to have a TANDBERG system
at the far end.
Control mode
The control interface provided by the Dataport supports a subset of the Hayes command set as well as a
comprehensive set of system specific commands.
This mode maintains communication with the Dataport’s command interpreter at all times. All features
available from the hand-held remote control can be accessed through the dataport.
Modem mode
Allows you to control the system externally via a PC as in Control Mode. Once a call is established, Dataport
1 will automatically switch to Data mode. When the call disconnects, Dataport 1 switches back to Control
Mode.
T.120
Provides a data channel supporting the T.120 standard for data communication. Using T.120 software on your
PC, you can communicate with other T.120 systems using your PC and your system.
For more details on connecting to the Dataport, see ‘Peripheral Equipment’.
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