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RTSS00 MESSAGE TERMINAL WITH 05564 "AA" SERIES SOFTWARE OPERATOR'S MANUAL E SHIPPING DOCUMENTS FOR ACTUAL REVISION LETTER OF SOFTWARE) Publication #0991030 MARCH 1985,Li 2 13 14 1S 1.6 ur 2d Ql 3a BL 3.1.2 33 43.8 4.641 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introduction Memory Messages Selective Call Transpond Codes Status Display crt ‘SECTION 2 - UNPACKING, INSPECTION AND PREPARATION Unpacking Preparation for Operation ‘SECTION 3 - CONTROLS Front Panel Controls List of Normal Settings for Operation Tuning Indicator Keyboard Controls Printer Test SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Reception Initialization ~ Controls Initialization - Keyboard Receiver Tuning Receiving the Teletype Signal Printer Controls Status Switch Autostart ARQ US OS (Unshift on Space) Clear Screen Printer Test Transmission Initialization Message Preparation Message Numbering System Message Terminations Message Transmission Retransmission of Messages Live Transmissions Message Entry While Receiving Printer Operation Screen Partitioning Transmit & Receive Buffers "Diddle" Selective Calling Introduction ROSE RBASRRAESPRSSSRSSRSS5.1 52 53 54 55 56 5a 58 5.81 5.8.2 583 5.84 5.8.5 59 5.9.1 5.9.2 5.10 5.11 52. 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.16.1 5.16.3 3.17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SBCTION 4 Continued) Code Assignments Seical Reception Termination of Selcal Reception ‘Transmitting Selcal Messages Selcal Receive Window Transpond Introduction ‘Transpond Code Entry ‘Transpond Message Entry Entering the Transpond Mode Accessing Another Station's Transpond Message Path Quality Evaluation Editing Introduction Cursor Keys Message to Message Cursor Movement Simple Editing Simple Deletions Message Deletions Insertions Reformatting the Text After Editing Dumping Text to Printer Only SECTION 5 - ARQ/FEC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Introduction ARQ FEC Transmission Requirements Scanning Front Panel Controls Front Panel Indicators Operating Instructions Initialization - Controls Initialization - Keyboard Data Entry Selcai Entry ARQ Transmit ARQ Two-Way Transmissions Change Direction of Transmission (By Transmitting Operator) Interrupt Transmission (Break-In by Receiving Operator) ARQ Correction of Errors Storage Buffer Loss of Transiission ‘Transpond (Message Retrieval) Scanning Monitoring other ARQ Transmissions FEC or Broadcast Mode Introduction Monitoring FEC Transmissions FEC Transmission Operating Problems RRRRKKRKRREE LPS LER ERR S SSSSSSRRRBRBNAIAYY veseseeeeesTABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) FIGURES RITY Message Terminal Vertical Frequency Selection Voitage Selection Rear Panel Connectors Modem Tuning Display CRT Display Keyboard Controls Front Panel TABLES Modem Receive Switch Settings Modem Transmit Switch Settings iii 10 B WFIGURE I-l. RITY Message Terminal.SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION LI INTRODUCTION The RT5500 is a self contained, microprocessor based, teletype communications system consisting of an advanced electronic teletypewriter package, incorporating an 18 line, 72 character per line visual display system, a high speed dot matrix printer, using standard teletype roll paper and inked ribbons, and a radio teletype modem ina sin- gle, rugged, transportable enclosure. 1.2. MEMORY ‘The equipment memory is entirely low power static RAM and has a battery backed capability of 16384 bytes. The expected battery life exceeds five years, so that for all practical purposes, all memory can be regarded as non-volatile. 1.3. MESSAGES The terminal has the ability to send and receive messages in either the ASCIIor BAUDOT code. A fully automatic letters/figures shift is featured inthe BAUDOTmode. The equipment powers up with automatic Unshift-On-Space (USOS) inthe BAUDOT mode, 1.4 SELECTIVE CALL A dual eight digit selective calling feature allows the screening of incoming messages so that only those actually destined for the concerned station areprinted. ‘The provision of two separate codes allows each station to be called as one of a group ‘having the same call, or as an individual station. In this mode, an eight character "window" in the bottom left part of the receive video area allows operator monitoring of channel activity, All messages entering the system in the selective call mode are automatically numbered and entered into the transmit memory area and may subse~ quently be retransmitted, 15 TRANSPOND CODES ‘Ten separate additional eight digit selective calls activate the Transpond functions, keying the transmitter, and sending answeringmessages to the calling station. The answeringmessages are called by message number. This number is either automatically generated by the receipt of a selective call, or by keyboard entry, using the SHIFT/MRKR key combination, 1.6 STATUS DISPLAY ‘The operatingmode, speed, and other statusinfor- mation is continuously displayed in reverse video at the top of the video screen, enabling the oper- ator to keep a constant check on the operating status at all times. 17 CRT ‘The AmberCRT features an automatic "Screen Saver" function, which is designed to allow the equipment to be switched on continuously, without the risk of "screen burn" if the same data is continuously displayed for long periods. The RTS500 display automatically goes into a blank video mode after a period of around 30seconds if no data activity istakingplace. The screen becomes active auto- matically if any data is received or if any key is depressed, It is suggested that the "shift" key be used to return the screen to the active condition if it is simply desired to look at the display.‘SECTION 2 UNPACKING, INSPECTION AND PREPARATION 21 UNPACKING ‘The message terminal comes packed inaheavy walled container with generous, specially shaped corner supports. Retain both the container and the special supports for future equipment transpor- tation. Inspect the packing for all handbooks, plugs and other attachments which may be part of the system. The equipment serial number, which must be referred to in all correspondence with the factory, is stamped on the label on the rear of the equipment. 2.2 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION Before the equipment is switched on, several checks must be made to ensure that it is correctly config- ured for the system into which it is to be inte- grated. They include the following: 1. Power Supply 2. Software Updates 3. Frequency Adjustment 4, Setting of Modem Tone Pairs 5. Voltage Selection 6, Printer Paper and Ribbon Power Supply ‘The message terminal may be powered either by AC of 50 or 60Hz, from 115 to 240V or by DC in the 24 to BV range. For De operation, a separate twopin connector is fitted on the rear panel. No adjustment is re- quired, but correct polarity must beobserved. The DC input is protected by the fuse contained in the fuseholder adjacent to the DC input socket. This fuse is rated at 5A. For AC operation, there are four voltage selections and a frame frequency selection which must be made prior to operating the equipment. (See Figures 21, and 2-2.) Software Updates From time to time, TRANS WORLD COMMUNECATINS inay issue improvements nd updates to the software contained in U3. The procedure for replacingU13, and starting up new software is as follows: 1. With the equipment switched off, remove UI3 from its socket, Fit the new memory chip, care~ fully avoiding folding under of pins or other physical damage. 2. Hold down the "HOME" key, and switch the equipment on and off several times. Allow the display to appear, and then switch the equipment off and on several times without the "HOME" key depressed. 3. Press SHLFT/HOME to get to the menuarea,and check that everything is in order. Some areas of the menu may be filled with "garbage". Clean these out with the space bar or another key, as may be appropriate. The system should now be ready for operation. Adjustment A link-adjustable control of vertical defiection frequency is provided. This minimizes theeffect of magnetic fields from AC operated equipment upon, the CRI display. "Weaving" or "Swaying" of the display are an indication that the vertical de- flection frequency isincorrectly set. Selection of vertical frequency is made on the CPU board, located beneath the bottom cover of the equipment. (See Figure 2-1.) Depending upon whether pin 4 of PLS is grounded or connected to +SV, either 50 or OHz operation is selected at power up. NOTE ‘The equipment must be switched off, and thenon again after this change is made. Setting of Modem Tone Pairs ‘The equipment is shipped with all Mark tones set at 1275i2, and the Space tones set so as to give Y7O#z, 425Hiz, and 850Hz shift, depending upon the setting of the front panel switch. If other com- binations are required, these may be obtained by removing the right hand metal cover from the equipment and setting the 8 bit DIP switches according to Tables 2-1 and 2-2. Voltage Selection (Figure 2-2) 1. Remove power plug from rear panel socket (Figure 2-3) and slide transparent window to left, exposing fuse and removable PC card. The voltage marking observable rightway up, on the left of the card, is the present setting, The available markings are 100, 120, 220 and 240. NOTE ‘The nominal voltage with the 100 marking is 110 volts, all others are as marked.)