EAF board did the RS232 communication on this machine.
Port A did Rs232 with upload, download, editing etc. I used procomm or EZUTLS from EZCAM with are DOS based. Pins 6, 7, 8.
Port A also did 20ma current loop as used with teletypes.The machine was made when both were in use. pins 1,2,3,4.
Pin 5 is shield.
Port B was for EZLINK only. Bridgeport proprietary communication software. Baud fixed at 4800 baud.
These settings not variable: 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity, X on and X off enabled. Send email address for tech bulletin for Boss8 communication.
George
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