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MODIFYING THE HAYES 1200B MODEM TO IGNORE
THE STATUS OF THE DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR) LINE
by Kim Redlack, Capital PC User Group
3/15/84
INTRODUCTION
In the IBM Personal Computer whenever the ASCII communications adapter
is opened the PC provides a signal to the modem indicating that it is
ready to receive data. This signal is present on pin 20 of the
connecting cable and is referred to as the DTR line. The 300 and 1200
Hayes freestanding Smartmodems have a switch which permits the user to
set the modem to monitor or ignore the DTR line. If the DTR line is
monitored and the communications adapter is closed the DTR signal
disappears and the modem then hangs up. Presence of the DTR signal is
indicated by the TR indicator light being lit.
Because some communications programs open and close the communications
adapter during execution, setting this switch to ignore the DTR line
maintains the connection to the telephone line and the remote computer
throughout program execution.
The Hayes 1200B board modem which mounts in an expansion slot inside
the IBM PC does not contain such a switch. As a result, some programs
will not work with this modem. The modification described below may be
used to cause the 1200B to ignore the DTR line thus permitting these
programs to function properly.
MODIFICATION
Modification of the 1200B modem involves the very simple procedure of
soldering a small wire jumper between two pins of one of the integrated
circuits on the modem board. Modification should not, however, be
attempted unless you are familiar with printed circuit board soldering
techniques because damage to the modem could result. Be sure and use a
low heat pencil tipped soldering iron.
First place the 1200B circuit board component side down on your work
table so that the edge connectors are located at the top right. In this
position the 25 pin DB-25 connector should be on your right. Next
locate integrated circuit #5. This is a 16 pin IC on the bottom of the
board about one-third of the way in from the right edge of the board.
It can be identified by a small upside down "5" on the circuit board.
Although the markings may vary with the manufacturer, the integrated
circuit on our board was a Motorola IC marked "MC14051B" on top and "CP
FF8320" below.
When you have located this IC you should see a heavy foil connecting
pins 2, 4 and 15. This foil can be seen between the two rows of
connecting pins. The pins of the IC when viewed from this side are
numbered clockwise from the lower left corner of the IC. Pins 1-8 are
from bottom to top on the left side and pins 9-16 are from top to
bottom on the right side.
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| 8o o9 | IC #5 (bottom view)
| 7o o10 |
| 6o o11 |
| 5o o12 |
| 4o--| o13 | <-----| Jumper here to
| 3o | o14 | | connect these
| 2o--|--o15 | <-----| two pins.
| 1o o16 |
|_____o______|
Having identified the proper IC you should now be able to locate pins
13 and 15. You will find them on the right side where the heavy foil
should be seen connected to pin 15. Prepare a small jumper wire about
one inch long. A small solid conductor wire is recommended. A small
amount of insulation should be stripped from each end and the wire
should then be bent into a "U" shape so that its ends can easily be
soldered to pins 13 and 15. Once you are satisfied that the wire is
properly shaped you are ready to solder it in place. A very small
amount of solder should be used to prevent a solder bridge from forming
an unwanted connection between other adjacent pins. Once your
soldering is complete, inspect the results carefully to make sure that
no unwanted connections have been made. If all appears well then
carefully bend the wire flush with the board and replace it into your
PC. If all is well you will find that the modem now ignores the status
of the DTR line and your programs will operate properly. Good luck.
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