User manual

CONFIGURATION
Operating Modes :
Depending upon the model of the modem you will be able to select one of the communication
configurations listed below :-
VHF :
MPT1328
RTcom-Outback
UHF :
MPT1329
RTcom-Outback
UHF: MPT1329
RTcom-Global
1200-2400bps 1200-4800bps 2400-9600bps
7 & 8 bit ASCII 7 & 8 bit ASCII 7 & 8 bit ASCII
Even & odd parity Even & odd parity 7 & 8 bit ASCII
1 or 2 stop bits 1 or 2 stop bits 1 or 2 stop bits
Tab. 4 : Operating Modes available with the Global, and Outback Modems
On the Global and Max modems, two DIP switches are provided for the selection of the desired operating
mode and two plug links are provided for the selection of 2 wire (RS422) or 4 wire (RS485) operation. A
further DIP switch is provided for frequency channel selection. (See table at end of manual for specific
frequency options).
Data Format :
Switch Number Function
1 Baud Rate (See Table)
2 Baud Rate (See Table)
3 8 or 9 bit data (OFF = 8-bit ; ON = 9-bit)
(excluding 1 start and stop bit)
4 Not used on Global / Universal
5 Not used on Global / Universal
6 Spare
7 Test mode (see below)
8 Test mode (see below)
Tab. 5 : Switch function SW1 (Universal & Global)
Interface :
Switch Number Function
1 Spare
2 OFF = RS232 ; ON = RS485/RS422
3 ON = RS485 / RS422
4 ON = RS232
Tab. 6 : Mode Switch SW2 (RTcom - Universal & Global)