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6.3 Settings for Dedicated Protocol - Front Panel Keys
The
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2 Controller must be set up to use the Dedicated Protocol. The settings can be
performed from the front panel keys or downloaded from the VLS software. The VLS settings
are the simplest and most convenient method to enter the required settings but they can also
take place from the front panel.
After the settings are changed in the controller, the power MUST be cycled for the Dedicated
Protocol settings to take effect.
6.3.1 Top Menu Setting/Serial Com Settings
In the
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2 Controller Top Menu, please scroll to the “Others/Serial Com”
option shown at right. To use Dedicated Protocol, the “Other Com”
setting must be chosen.
6.3.2 The “Other Com” Settings
Parameters for ComFormat, Station No., and Link Block can be set in
this option. These settings provide the complete range of options
available to set with the front panel keys.
6.3.3 The Comformat (Communication Format)
The ComFormat dialog will allow the user to set the communication
settings for Datalength, Parity, Stop Bit, Baudrate and includes a setting
for default values.
Scroll to the setting to be input or changed.
6.3.4 Data Length
Change the Data Length send parameter to be 7 bits or 8 bits.
Choose 8bits for Dedicated Protocol communication.
6.3.5 Parity
Select from three settings for Parity - None, Odd or Even.
Choose None for Dedicated Protocol communication.
6.3.6 Stop Bits
Choose the number of stop bits - 1 bit or 2 bits.
Choose 1 bit for Dedicated Protocol communication.
6.3.7 Baud Rate
Choose the baudrate from 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200bps
Choose 9600bps for Dedicated Protocol communication.
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