5.59 PANRATE (Console refresh rate)

5.59.1 Function

PANRATE defines the rate, in milliseconds, at which the Hercules hardware console (HMC) will be
refreshed. Please be aware that the panel refresh rate can reduce overall Hercules performance if
PANRATE is set to fast.

5.59.2 Syntax

Descriptive

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Diagram

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5.59.3 Parameter

SLOW

SLOW is a synonym for a Hercules hardware console refresh rate of 500 millise-
conds. This is also the default, if PANRATE is not specified.

FAST

FAST is a synonym for a Hercules hardware console refresh rate of 50 millise-
conds.

rate

Any value between 1 (10) and 5000 milliseconds. A value less than the Linux sys-
tem clock tick interval (10 on Intel platforms, 1 on Alpha platforms) or a value of
more than 5000 will be rejected.

5.59.4 Examples

Example 1:

Set the panel refresh rate to 1 second.

PANRATE 1000

Example 2:

Set the panel refresh rate to 50 milliseconds.

PANRATE FAST

or

PANRATE 50

Example 3:

Set the panel refresh rate to 500 milliseconds.

PANRATE SLOW

or

PANRATE 500

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