
OPERATION
AND
APPLICATION
UNILINK HOST
ADAPTER 2–12
USER MANUAL
2.5 SETTING THE OPERATING MODE
Each adapter must be configured for one of the six possible operating modes.
The mode is configured with the CONFIGURE ADAPTER command with the
exception of the Standalone NM mode, which is chosen by setting Positions 9
and
10
of Dipswitch 1 down. The defaults and dipswitch settings are discussed
further in Paragraph 2.5.1. There are three configuration commands; the
CONFIGURE
ADAPTER command, the
CONFIGURE HIU command, and the
CONFIGURE
NM command.
2.5.1
Configuration Defaults and Dipswitch Settings
Most of the parameters associated with the configuration commands have
default values chosen to help you install an operating host interface with a
minimum amount of effort. As your network expands and you gain experience
with
the advanced commands, you can change the defaults to tailor the network
performance
to your needs.
The adapter has two 10-position dipswitch banks, located behind the front
access door as shown in Figure 2–11. Most of the settings on the dipswitches
relate
to the parameters for the host and TIW
A
Y I ports. However
, the setting of
Position
9 on Dipswitch 2 determines the default mode value. When Position 9 is
up, the adapter will default to an HIU/EHA and when Position 9 is down, the
adapter
will default to an MHIU/EHA.
LEDsResetNumber
2
Number 1
Figure 2–11 Dipswitch Positions
The
default mode will be chosen when you issue one
of the Base HIU commands
before issuing the CONFIGURE ADAPTER command. In the later case, the
adapter
assumes the
default mode from the setting of Position 9 on Dipswitch 2
and
assumes the EHA mode. This means that after the adapter is reset, if you
issue
any of commands 01 through 08, the adapter will assume the MHIU/EHA
or
HIU/EHA mode depending on the setting of Position 9.
2.5.2
The CONFIGURE ADAPTER Command
The first command your application software should send is the CONFIGURE
ADAPTER
command, code 20. The main function of this command is to set the
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