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COURIER HST
CHAPTER 3
OPERATIONS AT A GLANCE
Here are some brief guidelines for immediate operation of the
modem.
DATA FORMAT
Ten-bit data units: check the table on page 6-1 or page F-1.
ERROR CONTROL
Both modems must be set to error control mode for error detection
and retransmission to occur. Always use error control for 9600-
bps communications.
We use the term ARQ (automatic repeat request) for error control.
The three ARQ settings are as follows:
&M0
Normal Mode. No error control.
&M4
Normal/ARQ Mode -- Default. The Courier attempts an ARQ
connection; if the signal isn't recognized, the modem continues
in Normal Mode (&M0).
&M5
ARQ Mode. The Courier attempts an ARQ connection; if the signal
isn't recognized, the modem hangs up.
DATA COMPRESSION
The modem is set at the factory to negotiate for data
compression. Leave the modem set to its default unless you are
transferring files that are already compressed, in which case you
should disable data compression by setting the modem to &K0. For
more information, see the throughput guidelines at the beginning
of Chapter 4 and the &K command description in that chapter.
DIALING
Use the following settings/commands to call the specified type of
modem at the indicated speeds.
HST-Compatible, 9600 bps
Terminal/software: 19.2k (preferable) or 9600 bps
Type: AT &H3 D phone number <Enter>
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The command includes the setting for hardware/software flow
control (&H3). See the flow control guidelines that follow.
If the modem isn't set for error control, include &M4 or &M5 in
the command line.
MNP-Compatible, 2400 or 1200 bps
Terminal/software: 19.2k, 9600, 2400 or 1200 bps
Type: AT &H3 D phone number <Enter>
The command includes the setting for hardware/software flow
control (&H3). See the flow control guidelines that follow.
Non-MNP Compatible, 2400, 1200 or 300 bps
See the flow control guidelines that follow.
Terminal/software: 2400, 1200 or 300 bps
Type: AT &M0 D phone number <Enter>
NOTE: &M0 suppresses the MNP signals that may be misinterpreted
by the remote system and prevent a successful connection.
FLOW CONTROL
Hardware and/or software flow control can be used for transmitted
and received data. We recommend hardware Transmit data flow
control (&H1) since this setting doesn't affect the data stream.
This is especially important if you're transmitting binary data.
Transmit Data flow control (&H) is required in the following
situations. Received Data flow control is optional.
o You're using error control (9600/2400/1200 bps), with
or without data compression. Flow control prevents
buffer overflow in the event that line disturbances
cause frequent retransmissions.
o The rate at the local terminal interface is higher than
the link rate.
o The volume of data transfer is high.
Flow control commands are explained in Chapter 4.
MAXIMUM THROUGHPUT
Use these settings for both Originate and Answer Modes. The
default data compression setting, &K1, is assumed.
Terminal/software: 19.2k bps
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Modem: Fixed terminal interface rate (&B1)
Variable link rate (&N0)
Transmit Data flow control (&H1
preferred, &H2 or &H3)
HIGH-SPEED CHANNEL TURNAROUND
As described in Chapter 1, HST modems use asymmetrical
modulation. The modems allocate the high-speed channel on demand
so that the modem with the greatest amount of data in its buffer
transmits at 9600 bps.
Turnaround of the channel is automatic and requires no user
intervention. If the remote modem has a 300-bps back channel,
the Courier automatically drops its back channel rate from 450 to
300 bps.
LINK NEGOTIATION
When a Courier HST calls an HST-compatible modem and both are
operating at 9600 bps, the modems negotiate the link connection
(shake hands) at 2400 bps and automatically resume operation at
9600 bps. The lower handshaking rate maintains compatibility
with the existing telephone network as well as existing hardware
and software.
It's possible for two HST-compatible modems to connect directly
at 9600, without 2400-bps handshaking, but both modems must be
set as follows:
Terminal/software: 9600 or 19.2k bps
Modem: Fixed link rate of 9600 bps (&N6)
Error control, either &M4 or &M5
Transmit Data flow control, preferably
hardware, &H1
DATA RATE DEFAULTS
Terminal interface: &B0, detect rate from the AT command,
then follow the connection rate.
Link interface: &N0, negotiate the highest possible
rate with the remote modem in both
Originate and Answer Modes.
The terminal interface and link rates may be set to fixed rates
using &B1 or &N1-6, respectively.
NONVOLATILE MEMORY (NRAM)
The modem is factory set (DIP switch 10 OFF) to load the settings
stored in NRAM on power up. Write your own configuration
defaults to NRAM with the &W command. To review the NRAM
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settings, refer to Appendix B-4 or send the modem the I5 option
of the Inquiry command:
ATI5 <Enter>
PHONE NUMBER STORAGE
Use &Zn=s to store four frequently called phone numbers in NRAM
(nonvolatile memory); n = positions 0 through 3, s = the number-
string. The string may contain a maximum of 36 characters and
any Dial command options, but no other operational settings.
Example: AT&Z=9,,1 312 5551234 <Enter> (Store at position 0)
Example: AT&Z1=5551234 <Enter> (Store at position 1)
DIALING STORED NUMBERS
To dial, issue the DSn command, where n indicates the position of
the number in NRAM.
Example: ATDS1 <Enter> (Dial number at position 1)
The first command in the following sequence stores the phone
number and access code for a long distance service. The second
command dials the stored number/access code and continues dialing
the long distance phone number.
AT&Z2 = 5551234,,9876,, <Enter>
ATDS2 D 1 312 5556789 <Enter>
BUSY ANSWER
Use A> instead of A/ and the modem redials up to 10 tries instead
of once. Neither A> nor A/ takes the AT prefix or a Carriage
Return.
Insert the Repeat Mode command (>) before or after the Dial
string and the modem automatically redials up to 10 tries:
AT>D5551234 <Enter>
ATD5551234> <Enter>
You may include the Repeat command when you store a phone number-
string in NRAM:
AT&Z2=5551234> <Enter>
INACTIVITY TIMER
Set the inactivity timer (S-Register 19) if you suspect that a
connection may be inadvertently left open without data transfer.
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