6 Jul
2019
6 Jul
'19
8:18 p.m.
Hi All,
First post here.? I have a HP9000 Series 320 computer with a HP Drive
system.? It uses the HPL 2.1 (I think) operating system. I'm trying to
get some ASCII files out of the system using the RS232 port.? The port
is female DB9, so I'm assuming it's DCE.? I got an HP cable DB9 to DB25
which reorients the pins to PC standard RS232 DTE.? I can get a
connection with the HP. but when I try to send a file it just shows the
word "PROMPT" on the PC. I'm not sure what to do at this point.? I'm
currently using Tera Term.? Any advice is appreciated.
Roger Addy
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6 Jul
6 Jul
10:05 p.m.
When you say it is a DB9 I am guessing that you are using the serial
port on the 320's interface card, the port is supposed to be the
equivalent of a 98644 serial card.? In the manual
98561-90020_series300configRef_Aug85 I found a pinout of the RS-232
connector on what is reputed to be the 320 human interface card.? I have
had a little experience with HPL and wonder what software you are using
on the 9000 side to send the data.
You may also want to ask for advice on the VintHPcom group on groups.io
for advise as that group specializes in early HP computers up until the
68K 9000s like the 320.
Paul.
On 2019-07-07 12:18 a.m., Roger Addy via cctech wrote:
Hi All,
First post here.? I have a HP9000 Series 320 computer with a HP Drive
system.? It uses the HPL 2.1 (I think) operating system. I'm trying to
get some ASCII files out of the system using the RS232 port.? The port
is female DB9, so I'm assuming it's DCE.? I got an HP cable DB9 to
DB25 which reorients the pins to PC standard RS232 DTE.? I can get a
connection with the HP. but when I try to send a file it just shows
the word "PROMPT" on the PC. I'm not sure what to do at this point.?
I'm currently using Tera Term.? Any advice is appreciated.
Roger Addy
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7 Jul
7 Jul
8:14 p.m.
Roger Addy via cctech wrote:
Hi All,
First post here.? I have a HP9000 Series 320 computer with a HP Drive
system.? It uses the HPL 2.1 (I think) operating system. I'm trying to
get some ASCII files out of the system using the RS232 port.? The port
is female DB9, so I'm assuming it's DCE.? I got an HP cable DB9 to
DB25 which reorients the pins to PC standard RS232 DTE.? I can get a
connection with the HP. but when I try to send a file it just shows
the word "PROMPT" on the PC. I'm not sure what to do at this point.?
I'm currently using Tera Term.? Any advice is appreciated.
I have this HP cable
part # 98561-61604, which I think is exactly for
early HP9000-300 machines.? It is a male DE-9 to female DB-25 cable, and
the pinout is as follows:
Male DE9???????? Female DB25
--------???????? ----------
1 ---------------- 20 DTR
2 ---------------- 2? TD
3 ---------------- 3? RD
4 ---------------- 4? RTS
5 ---------------- 5? CTS
6 ---------------- 6? DSR
7 ---------------- 7? SG
8 ---------------- 8? CD
9 ---------------- 22 RI
Clearly, the DE-9 is not a PC-style serial pinout.
carlos.
8 Jul
8 Jul
12:17 p.m.
Thank you Carlos,
I have that cable currently and can confirm it reroutes the pinout to
RS232 standard for PCs.? I can dialog with the computer, at least I
think I am.? When I put it into dialog on the host, the keys I press on
the host shows on the connected PC and vice-versa.? I tried sending an
ASCII file to the PC using the CMM software and all is get is the word
"PROMPT" on the PC screen.? I think the host is expecting a response
from the PC.? The software on the system is running a
CMM.? I was hoping
there is a command string that I can use to send the files in
the
operating system, bypassing the CMM software.? Thank you for your help.
Roger
On 7/7/2019 8:14 PM, Carlos E Murillo-Sanchez wrote:
Roger Addy via cctech wrote:
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Hi All,
First post here.? I have a HP9000 Series 320 computer with a HP Drive
system.? It uses the HPL 2.1 (I think) operating system. I'm trying
to get some ASCII files out of the system using the RS232 port.? The
port is female DB9, so I'm assuming it's DCE. I got an HP cable DB9
to DB25 which reorients the pins to PC standard RS232 DTE.? I can get
a connection with the HP. but when I try to send a file it just shows
the word "PROMPT" on the PC. I'm not sure what to do at this point.?
I'm currently using Tera Term.? Any advice is appreciated.
I have this HP
cable part # 98561-61604, which I think is exactly for
early HP9000-300 machines.? It is a male DE-9 to female DB-25 cable,
and the pinout is as follows:
Male DE9???????? Female DB25
--------???????? ----------
1 ---------------- 20 DTR
2 ---------------- 2? TD
3 ---------------- 3? RD
4 ---------------- 4? RTS
5 ---------------- 5? CTS
6 ---------------- 6? DSR
7 ---------------- 7? SG
8 ---------------- 8? CD
9 ---------------- 22 RI
Clearly, the DE-9 is not a PC-style serial pinout.
carlos.
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