Appendix B: Using Serial IQ Modules
Both DSRIQ-SRL and MPUIQ-SRL serial modules are supported and described in the
following sections.
Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules
The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter that allows VT100-capable devices to be
viewed from the MergePoint Unity switch local port, the OBWI, or by using the DSView 3
software. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming
from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to
the MergePoint Unity switch as though it came from a VGA target. Likewise, keystrokes
entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though they were typed on a VT100
terminal.
DSRIQ-SRL module modes
The following modes can be accessed from the DSRIQ-SRL module:
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On-Line: This mode enables you to send and receive serial data.
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Configuration: This mode enables you to specify MergePoint Unity switch communication
parameters, the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for
specific actions and macros.
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History: This mode enables you to review serial data.
Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module
NOTE:
The DSRIQ-SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.
Pressing Ctrl-F8 will activate the Configuration screen of the DSRIQ-SRL module’s Terminal
Applications menu, which enables you to configure your DSRIQ-SRL module.
NOTE:
When any Terminal Applications menu is active, pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the
previous screen. Pressing Escape returns you to the previous screen without saving changes.
Within the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen, you can modify the following
options:
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Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the serial port communications speed.
Available options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The
default value is 9600.
•
Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available
options are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.
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