USER MANUAL APS 6.0

Configuring Y our Programming Device for Online Communication
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Function Key Description
[F1] Baud Rate (PC to SLC)
Toggles between 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and
19200. The default is 1200.
[F2] Parity
Toggles between None and Even. The default selection is
None.
[F3] Error Check
Toggles between Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) and Block
Check Character (BCC) error checking procedures. The
default selection is CRC.
[F4] Use Modem
Toggles between Yes and No. This field indicates if a modem
is being used. If a modem is used you must have flow control
enabled for handshaking. If No is selected, flow control is
disabled and function keys [F5], [F6], and [F8] are inactive. If
you use a modem, you must enter at least one telephone
number to establish communication. The default selection is
No.
[F5] Dial Phone Number
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Toggles between Yes, No, Yes-And Always Send Init
String,and No-But Always Send Init String. If set to Yes or
Yes-And Always Send Init String, the telephone number is
dialed. If set to No or No-But Always Send Init String, a direct
connection is made. The default selection is Yes.
[F6] Modem Initialize
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Allows you to configure the modem using Hayes commands
before the telephone number is dialed.
[F7] Phone Number
Displays the telephone number that the modem will dial.
Pressing this key displays the telephone directory where a
new number may be selected or entered. The telephone
number is sent immediately following the initialization.
[F8] Auto Disconnect
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Allows you to go offline and return without causing the modem
to redial. If set to zero, the carrier will be dropped as soon as
you go offline. The default is zero. The valid range is 060
minutes.
[F9] Save to File
Allows you to save the established parameters to a user
configuration file that APS will use to automatically setup
these parameters the next time you use the software.
[F10] Full Duplex Configuration
Displays the full duplex configuration submenu for modifying
system performance parameters.
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Function is only available when [F4] Use Modem is set to Yes.