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:
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program the codes for the keys and the component key lock
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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
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check for keyboard state (default or programmed)
So the functionality of the programs
SENDKBT.EXE
RCVKBT.EXE KB2DEF.EXE
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 TA60 have the extension .KBT.
Keyboard Connection for Programming
To program a keyboard TA60 (i.e. download keyboard tables rsp. firmware)
it makes sense to use an external keyboard wedge. The wedge is
connected to the BEETLE system (or a PC with Mini-DIN connector). The
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE PROGRAMS
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