7-10 The Four Slot Dock
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Using the 4-Slot Dock
Charging Batteries
To charge the rechargeable batteries in a 2325, place the 2325 into any
slot of a 4-Slot Dock that is connected to a power supply. The dock does
not need to be connected to a computer.
Transferring Data
To transfer programs or data files between a 2325 and a computer
through a 4-Slot Dock, you can use the XFER utility, the Configuration
Utility, or any standard serial-transfer program.
See Chapter 4 “Configuration Utility” or Chapter 5 “Using XFER.”
Operating Modes
The 4-Slot Dock network can operate in either of two modes:
• In terminal-demand mode (the default), the 4-Slot Dock
network grants access to the communications line to individual
2325s on a priority basis.
• In host-controlled mode, the host controls which 2325 gets
access to the communications line at any time.
For information about setting and using these modes, see the”2325
Programmer’s Guide.”
XFER, the serial file-transfer utility that comes with the 2325, can access
the 4-Slot Dock network in terminal-demand mode without any further
action from the user. Simply use XFER as you normally would to send
and receive files from one or more 2325s to the host. If two or more
2325s attempt to communicate with the host at the same time, the 4-Slot
Dock network arbitrates between them so that each 2325 gets a chance at
the line.
