1. A method for accessing a plurality of devices by a system using a single communication port; said communication port being communicatively coupled with each respective device of said plurality of devices; the method comprising the steps of: (a) in no particular order: (1) ascertaining selected operating characteristics of said system; and (2) ascertaining selected operating characteristics of each said respective device; (b) calculating operating parameters of said system operating with each said respective device; (c) establishing a schedule for operating said system with each said respective device; and (d) operating said system with each said respective device according to said schedule.