Codan 8580 User manual
8580 Data Modem
User Guide
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Copyright 1992 Codan Pty Ltd.
First published December 1992.
Codan Part # 15-04022 Issue 1
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Contents
1 Overview 1
What a modem does..................................................................................2
The modem station....................................................................................2
Types of call..............................................................................................2
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Transmission reliability.............................................................................5
The 8580 modem character set..................................................................7
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2 Getting started 9
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Station layout...........................................................................................12
Setting up a standard station....................................................................16
Setting up a remote control station..........................................................17
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Changing mode........................................................................................20
Matching terminal and modem characteristics........................................21
Contents
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Station addresses..................................................................................... 22
3 Using the 8580 modem 25
Making and receiving calls in user mode................................................ 26
Making and receiving calls in 9102 mode from a dumb terminal...........29
4 Modem settings 33
DIP switch settings ................................................................................. 34
Setup mode settings................................................................................ 35
Main menu options ................................................................................. 36
Setup menu options................................................................................. 38
Terminal menu options........................................................................... 40
5 9102 mode commands 45
6 Trouble-shooting 51
Appendix 55
Determining the optimal PTT delay........................................................56
The character set..................................................................................... 56
Specifications..........................................................................................60
Accessories.............................................................................................61
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