The DOS Mode is primarily used by RDI, the Windows Mode is used by the
OPOS components. A description of this protocol can be sent to you by
Wincor Nixdorf on request. When developing new software you should
generally use the Windows Mode.
Main functions of the Programs
The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE serves to:
n
program the codes for the keys and the component key lock
n
send a keyboard table to the keyboard
n
receive a table from the keyboard and to store it in a file
n
reset a keyboard into its default state, i.e. Windows Mode and default
codes for the keys
n
check for keyboard state (default or programmed)
n
check release no. of loader and firmware module (data, version,
modulsize..)
n
upgrade firmware module (KBUTI.EXE version 1.20 and higher)
So the functionality of the programs
n
SENDKBT.EXE
n
RCVKBT.EXE
n
KB2DEF.EXE
n
KBCHKDEF.EXE
is part of the dialogue utility. These 4 programs therefore are intended to be
used in conjunction with .BAT files. They return values that can be checked
using ERRORLEVEL. The values returned together with an example you
will find in the Readme file.
Files containing keyboard tables for TA59 have the extension .KBT. Files
containing a firmware upgrade module have the extension .FRM.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE PROGRAMS
16
