ConneXions II V7 MAC US Multi Port, Mains, USA Version
CONV7MACUS 02/00
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Section 3: Technical Information
This section provides a more in depth understanding of how messages are formatted for serial
communication from a host. It need only be studied by those intending to write their own serial
communication software.
Calling Pagers
Pagers all use 7 digit numeric addresses which enables the system to support thousands of pagers
without identity clashes. Most pagers will support multiple addresses (sometimes referred to as CAP
codes, RIC’s or identities). This enables the pager not only to respond to its own unique address but also
to respond to group or global addresses.
These
real
7 digit numeric codes are often substituted for shorter
logical
numbers which are easier to
remember. Under these conditions the host or speciality program within the transcoder will perform an
algorithm on the data string received to convert the simpler
logical
number back into a
real
7 digit number
for transmission.
For improved data recovery without error the
real
7 digit pager numbers are always spaced 8 digits apart.
To avoid system identity clashes, transcoders are provided with a base number within the range of 1000 to
1,999,000. If for example a base address of 0100,000 is applied to a transcoder, the first
real
pager
number will 0100,008 followed by 0100,016 and so on.
Logical pager numbers are normally used on systems fitted with the telephone interface and those which
are interfaced to personal computers. The algorithm would perform the following function:-
For example take the
logical
pager number of 123
The
logical
pager number 123 will be multiplied by 8 and then added to the base number to provide the 7
digit
real
number
Logical
No
Base No
Real
No
123
x
8
=
984
+
0100,000
=
0100984
Pager address 1 is normally reserved as the personal identity for that specific pager. Other addresses, of
which there can be 6 or more, can be tagged to specific pagers to form selected groups. Address 2 could,
for example, be used for all pagers to formulate a global call.
Address codes can be divided between full addresses and sub addresses. Full addresses can allow four
different beep types, A, B, C or D, whereas sub-addresses will only accommodate a fixed beep type. A
status line of information will normally be provided on the pager screen which will highlight the type of
beep sent together with other status information.
