CAN/CSA-Z243.54-88

Scope and Field of Application
 
 This International Standard describes the HDLC unbalanced classes of procedures and the HDLC balanced class of procedures for synchronous data transmission.
 
 Balanced operation is intended for use in circumstances which require equal control at either end of the data link. Operational requirements are covered in accordance with the overall HDLC architecture. The procedures use the HDLC frame structure defined in ISO 3309 (Data communication - High-level data link control procedures - Frame structure) and the HDLC elements of procedures described in ISO 4335 (Data communication - High-level data link control procedures - Consolidation of elements of procedures).
 
 For the unbalanced classes, the data link consists of a primary station plus one or more secondary stations and operates in either the normal response mode or the asynchronous response mode in a point-to-point or multipoint configuration. For the balanced class, the data link consists of two combined stations and operates in the asynchronous balanced mode in a point-to- point configuration. In each class, a basic repertoire of commands and responses is defined, but the capability of the data link may be modified by the use of optional functions.