BPX Peripherals Specifications

Network Management

StrataView Plus Terminal

Control Port, Local Control

Printer

DIP Switch Settings for Okidata 184

Modems, Dial-In and Dial-Out

Motorola V.34R BPX Dial-In Configuration

BPX Auto-Answer (Dial-In to BPX)

IPX Auto-Dial to Customer Service

BPX Peripherals Specifications

This appendix provide details on BPX peripheral equipment, including printers and modems. The appendix includes the following sections:

A StrataView Plus workstation is recommended for managing a network containing IPX, IGX, and BPX nodes. Refer to the StrataView Plus Operation Manual and StrataView Plus Installation Manual for setup instructions and specifications for the StrataView Plus NMS, which is required to provide network alarm, control, and statistics monitoring.

Note For network management, a StrataView Plus workstation is connected to the LAN port of one or more network nodes, typically BPX nodes because of their processing power, to provide network management.

Control Port, Local Control

A terminal (pc or workstation, including a StrataView Plus workstation) can be connected to the CONTROL port of a BPX for temporary or local control. This can be especially useful during installation, initial power-up, and configuration. Refer to Table C-1 for configuration data for the BPX CONTROL port.

Parameter	Setting
BPX Port Used:	Serial CONTROL port, located on a BCC back card, is used to interface to a local terminal.
Code:	Standard 7 or 8-bit ASCII; 1 or 2 stop-bits; even, odd or no par-ity.
Interface:	RS-232 DCE.
Data Rate:	All standard asynchronous data rates from 300 to 19200 bps, independently software-selectable.
Supported Terminals:	Any terminal compatible with DEC VT-100.
Cable Required:	Straight-through RS-232 cable.

Table C-1: Control Port Parameters for Local Control (pc or workstation)

Parameter Setting

BPX Port Used:

Serial CONTROL port, located on a BCC back card, is used to interface to a local terminal.

Code:

Standard 7 or 8-bit ASCII; 1 or 2 stop-bits; even, odd or no par-ity.

Interface:

RS-232 DCE.

Data Rate:

All standard asynchronous data rates from 300 to 19200 bps, independently software-selectable.

Supported Terminals:

Any terminal compatible with DEC VT-100.

Cable Required:

Straight-through RS-232 cable.

Printer

The standard maintenance printer that is currently being shipped with the BPX is the Okidata Model 184 dot matrix printer. This printer may be connected to any node. Refer to Table C-2 and Table C-3 for printer configuration requirements. Note that this is not the same as the printer that may be provided with the StrataView Plus NMS terminal but in addition to it.

Parameter	Setting
BPX Port Used:	Serial AUXILIARY port, located on the LM-BCC card, is used for the maintenance printer.
Code:	Standard 8-bit ASCII; 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, odd parity.
Interface:	RS-232 DCE.
Data Rate:	9600 baud.
Supported Printer:	Okidata 184.
Cable Required:	Straight-through RS-232 cable

Table C-2: Auxiliary Port Parameters for OkiData 184 Printer

Parameter

Setting

BPX Port Used:

Serial AUXILIARY port, located on the LM-BCC card, is used for the maintenance printer.

Code:

Standard 8-bit ASCII; 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, odd parity.

Interface:

RS-232 DCE.

Data Rate:

9600 baud.

Supported Printer:

Okidata 184.

Cable Required:

Straight-through RS-232 cable

DIP Switch Settings for Okidata 184

DIP Switch A is an 8-section DIP switch located on the printer's main circuit board. Access to the configuration switches is made by sliding back the switch cover at the top, rear of the printer case. Set Switch A as indicated in Table C-3.

Switch A	Setting	Description
1	Off	ASCII with non-slashed zero
2	Off	ASCII with non-slashed zero
3	Off	ASCII with non-slashed zero
4	Off	11-inch paper length
5	On	11-inch paper length
6	Off	No Auto Line Feed.
7	On	8- bit data.
8	Off	Enables front panel.

Table C-3: Switch A Settings—Okidata 184 Printer

Switch A Setting Description

1

Off

ASCII with non-slashed zero

2

Off

ASCII with non-slashed zero

3

Off

ASCII with non-slashed zero

4

Off

11-inch paper length

5

On

11-inch paper length

6

Off

No Auto Line Feed.

7

On

8- bit data.

8

Off

Enables front panel.

The High Speed Serial Interface DIP Switch consists of two DIP switches, SW1 and SW2, located on a serial-board that is attached to the printer's main board. Set switches 1 and 2 as indicated in Table C-4 and Table C-5.

Switch 1	Setting	Description
1	On	Odd parity.
2	On	No parity.
3	On	8 data bits.
4	On	Ready/busy protocol.
5	On	Test select circuit.
6	On	Print mode.
7	On	Busy line selection.
8	On	DTR pin 2 enabled.

Switch 2	Setting	Description
1	Off	Transmission
2	On	Speed = 9600 baud.
3	On	Speed = 9600 baud.
4	On	DSR active.
5	On	Buffer = 32 bytes.
6	On	Timing = 200 ms.
7	On	Space after power on.
8	Don't care	Not used.

Table C-4: Switch 1 Settings—Okidata 184 Printer

Switch 1 Setting Description

1

On

Odd parity.

2

On

No parity.

3

On

8 data bits.

4

On

Ready/busy protocol.

5

On

Test select circuit.

6

On

Print mode.

7

On

Busy line selection.

8

On

DTR pin 2 enabled.

Table C-5: Switch 2 Settings—Okidata 184 Printer

Switch 2 Setting Description

1

Off

Transmission

2

On

Speed = 9600 baud.

3

On

Speed = 9600 baud.

4

On

DSR active.

5

On

Buffer = 32 bytes.

6

On

Timing = 200 ms.

7

On

Space after power on.

8

Don't care

Not used.

Modems, Dial-In and Dial-Out

Customer service uses modems for diagnosing and correcting customer problems with installed BPX systems. The modem that is currently recommended for use with the BPX is the Codex Model V.34R.

A dial-in connection to a BPX RS-232 from customer service via a modem uses the CONTROL port of the BPX. A dial-out connection from a BPX via a modem to customer service uses the AUXILIARY port of the BPX. Refer to Table C-6 for interface requirements.

Parameter	Requirement
BPX Port Used:	CONTROL port on BCC back card is used for auto-answer modem setup. AUXILIARY port on a BCC back card is used for auto-dial modem setup.
Code:	Standard 8-bit ASCII, 1 stop-bit, no parity.
Interface:	RS-232 DCE.
Cable to modem:	Null modem cable: CONTROL or AUXILIARY port to modem (DCE to DCE)
Phone Lines:	Dedicated, dial-up business telephone line for Customer Service-to-BPX modem.
Data Rate:	All standard asynchronous data rates from 300 to 19200 bps, independently software-selectable.
Supported Modems:	Motorola V.34R 28.8 baud modem with or without talk/data button.

Table C-6: Modem Interface Requirements

Parameter Requirement

BPX Port Used:

CONTROL port on BCC back card is used for auto-answer modem setup.
AUXILIARY port on a BCC back card is used for auto-dial modem setup.

Code:

Standard 8-bit ASCII, 1 stop-bit, no parity.

Interface:

RS-232 DCE.

Cable to modem:

Null modem cable: CONTROL or AUXILIARY port to modem (DCE to DCE)

Phone Lines:

Dedicated, dial-up business telephone line for Customer Service-to-BPX modem.

Data Rate:

All standard asynchronous data rates from 300 to 19200 bps, independently software-selectable.

Supported Modems:

Motorola V.34R 28.8 baud modem with or without talk/data button.

Motorola V.34R BPX Dial-In Configuration

BPX Auto-Answer (Dial-In to BPX)

The following is a setup procedure that allows customer service to dial in to the customer's BPX to provide support and troubleshooting:

Step 1 Using the cnfterm command, set the BPX CONTROL port speed to 9600 bps.

Step 2 Using the cnftermfunc command, set the terminal type to VT100/StrataView.

Step 3 To program the modem, temporarily attach a terminal to the modem using a straight through RS-232 cable (DTE to DCE). The modem EIA port will automatically match the 9600 bps setting of the terminal.

Step 4 Enter the commands listed in Table C-7, to set up the modem for proper operation.

Note Consult the manual that is supplied with your modem for specific information concerning the modem configuration. Call customer service for latest modem configuration information.

Step 5 Disconnect the terminal and the straight-through cable from the BPX CONTROL port.

Step 6 Connect the modem to the BPX CONTROL port using a null-modem cables (Figure C-1). A null modem cable is used, as the connection is essentially a DCE to DCE rather than a DTE to DCE connection.

Step 7 Ask customer service to assist in testing the operation of the modem setup.

Step	Command	Function
1.	AT & F	Reset to factory default.
2	ATL1	Set modem loudness, modem speaker at low volume.
3.	ATSØ=1	Enables Auto-Answer Mode on modem (answer on first ring).
4	AT\N3	Enables automatic MNP error correction.
5	AT%C	Disables data compression.
6.	AT\QØ	Disables XON/XOFF flow control.
7.	AT&S1	Sets DSR to "normal".
8.	ATEØ	Disables local character echo. Modem will not echo what you type.
9.	ATQ1	Disables result codes. (Modem will appear "dead", will stop responding "OK" to commands.)
10.	AT&W	Saves current configuration settings in non-volatile memory. (Writes and stores to configuration location 1.)

Table C-7: V.34R Modem Configuration for Auto-Answer

Step Command Function

1.

AT & F

Reset to factory default.

2

ATL1

Set modem loudness, modem speaker at low volume.

3.

ATSØ=1

Enables Auto-Answer Mode on modem (answer on first ring).

4

AT\N3

Enables automatic MNP error correction.

5

AT%C

Disables data compression.

6.

AT\QØ

Disables XON/XOFF flow control.

7.

AT&S1

Sets DSR to "normal".

8.

ATEØ

Disables local character echo. Modem will not echo what you type.

9.

ATQ1

Disables result codes. (Modem will appear "dead", will stop responding "OK" to commands.)

10.

AT&W

Saves current configuration settings in non-volatile memory. (Writes and stores to configuration location 1.)

(Dial-in to BPX)
Figure C-1: Dial-Modem Cabling for Auto Answer (Dial-In to BPX)

IPX Auto-Dial to Customer Service

The following is a setup procedure for the customer's BPX to dial up customer service.

Step 1 Using the cnfterm command, set the BPX AUXILIARY port speed to 9600 bps and enable XON/XOFF flow control.

Step 2 Using the cnftermfunc command, select option 7, "Autodial Modem" and enter the customer service-designated Network ID, and the customer service modem phone number.

Step 3 Attach a 9600 bps terminal to the modem using a straight-through cable. The modem EIA port will automatically match the 9600 bps setting of the terminal.

Step 4 Enter the commands listed in either Table C-8 (V.34R modem without talk/data pushbutton) or Table C-9 (V.34R modem with talk/data pushbutton), to set up the modem for proper operation.

Note Consult the manual that is supplied with your modem for specific information concerning the modem configuration. Call customer service for latest modem configuration information.

Step 5 Disconnect the terminal and the straight-through cable from the IPX CONTROL port.

Step 6 Connect the modem to the IPX AUX port using a null modem cable Figure C-2.

Step 7 Ask customer service to assist in testing the operation of the modem setup.

Step	Command	Function
These configuration commands are for a V.34R modem that does not have a talk/data pushbutton.
1.	AT&F	Initializes factory defaults.
2.	ATL1	Modem speaker at minimum volume.
3.	AT*SM3	Enables automatic MNP error correction.
4	AT*DC0	Disables data compression.
5.	AT*SC1	Enables DTE speed conversion
6.	AT*FL1	Enables XON/XOFF flow control.
7.	AT*SI1	Enables 5-minute inactivity disconnect.
8.	AT&C1	DCD controlled by modem.
9.	AT&D2	Modem disconnects when IPX toggles DTR.
10.	AT&V	Verify entries.
11.	AT&W	Saves current settings to non-volatile memory.

Step	Command	Function
These configuration commands are for a V.34R modem that has a talk/data pushbutton.
1.	AT&F	Initializes factory defaults.
2.	ATL1	Modem speaker at minimum volume.
3	AT\N3	To enable MNP error correction
4	AT%C	To disable data compression
5	AT\J	Enables DTE speed conversion
6	AT\Q1	Enables flow control
7	AT\T3	Enables 3-minute inactivity timer
8.	AT&C1	DCD controlled by modem.
9.	AT&D2	Modem disconnects when IPX toggles DTR.
10.	AT&V	Verify entries. (shows current configuration)
11.	AT&W	Saves current settings to non-volatile memory.

Table C-8: V.34R Auto-Dial Configuration (dial-out to customer service)

Step Command Function

These configuration commands are for a V.34R modem that does not have a talk/data pushbutton.

1.

AT&F

Initializes factory defaults.

2.

ATL1

Modem speaker at minimum volume.

3.

AT*SM3

Enables automatic MNP error correction.

4

AT*DC0

Disables data compression.

5.

AT*SC1

Enables DTE speed conversion

6.

AT*FL1

Enables XON/XOFF flow control.

7.

AT*SI1

Enables 5-minute inactivity disconnect.

8.

AT&C1

DCD controlled by modem.

9.

AT&D2

Modem disconnects when IPX toggles DTR.

10.

AT&V

Verify entries.

11.

AT&W

Saves current settings to non-volatile memory.

*
Table C-9: V.34R with talk/data, Auto-Dial Configuration (dial-out to customer service)*

Step Command Function

These configuration commands are for a V.34R modem that has a talk/data pushbutton.

1.

AT&F

Initializes factory defaults.

2.

ATL1

Modem speaker at minimum volume.

3

AT\N3

To enable MNP error correction

4

AT%C

To disable data compression

5

AT\J

Enables DTE speed conversion

6

AT\Q1

Enables flow control

7

AT\T3

Enables 3-minute inactivity timer

8.

AT&C1

DCD controlled by modem.

9.

AT&D2

Modem disconnects when IPX toggles DTR.

10.

AT&V

Verify entries. (shows current configuration)

11.

AT&W

Saves current settings to non-volatile memory.

Figure C-2: Dial Modem Cabling for Auto Dial (dial-out to customer service)

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