Western Telematic MDS-16 Operation & User’s Manual

41, 8. Command Reference Guide This section describes the MDS command set and explains options available to each command. 8.1. Command Conventions The commands described in this section conform to the following conventions: · Slash Character: All MDS commands begin with the Slash Chara…

7, 2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel ¬ CLEAR: Restarts the MDS operating program without changing user-selected parameter settings or breaking port connections.  ON: Lights when AC Power is applied to the unit. ® SET: Used to initialize the MDS to the defaults specified by Setup Switch config…

28, 6.1.1. Port Connection and Disconnection The MDS allows communication between devices without the requirement that both devices use the same communication parameters. This enables the user to connect devices that use dissimilar baud rates, parity, handshake, and etc.. The MDS conv…

23, Western Telematic MDS-16 5.3.2. Port Modes The MDS offers three port operation modes; the Any-to-Any Mode, the Buffer Mode, and the Mux Mode. The MDS Port Modes function as follows: · Any-to-Any Mode: Allows communication between connected devices. Any-to-Any Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any Ports by accessing t…

32, 6.1.2. Defining Hunt Groups A Hunt Group creates a situation where the MDS will scan a group of Any-to-Any Mode 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 Any-to- Any Mode Ports. Not…