WTI TSM Series - Port Buffers

9-10
Operation
9.1.3.2. PortBuffers
The Status Screen lists the amount of Buffer Memory currently used by each port. The
TSM/RSM uses buffer memory in two different ways, depending on the user-selected
port mode.
• Any-to-Any,Passive,andModemModePorts: When two ports are
communicating at dissimilar baud rates, the buffer memory prevents data overflow
at the slower port.
• BufferModePorts: Stores data received from connected devices. The user
issues a Read Buffer command (/R) from an Any-to-Any or Modem Mode port to
retrieve data.
If the Status Screen indicates an accumulation of data, the /E (Erase Buffer) command
can be invoked to clear the buffer.
Note:WhenaBufferModeportisreconfiguredasanAny-to-Any,Passive,
orModemModeport,anydatastoredinthebufferpriortochangingtheport
modewillbelost.