Epson 214D-1 user manual Options, RS232/422/485 Interface Option, Hardware

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4. Options

4.1The RS232/422/485 Interface Option

With this option installed, the circuits for both the RS232 and RS422/485 interfaces are provided as standard. They can be used to interface to both printers and computers. A number of standard printer protocols are built into the instrument.

4.1.1Hardware

The following diagram provides an overview of the RS232/RS422/RS485 communications hardware. All three interfaces are available on the rear terminal strips and the user can select either one by making the appropriate connections.

The RS232 interface is primarily used with printers or for simple communication with a computer over a short distance. The RS422 and RS485 interfaces are used for communication over a long distance or in applications requiring multipoint communication.

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Contents USER’S Manual HP289 HFC Warranty Contents HP289 Introduction Model Number Designation Model 214D- aIntroduction 2A Introduction 2B This page intentionally left blank HP289 Specification GeneralPulse Output Operation Setting the Batch Quantity Front Panel OperationStopping ResettingStarting a Batch Displayed InformationLimit on Batch Size Accumulated TotalBatch Operations Page Control Relays Signal Timeout Flow AlarmEnd-of-Batch Signal End-of-BatchAuto Restart Automatic Overrun Compensation = fxH Calculation of Rate and Total Frequency InputFiltering 103 Total Conversion For ExampleOutput Pulse and Flow Alarm Page Options RS232/422/485 Interface OptionHardware Multipoint Communication RS422 Interface HP289RS485 Interface HP289 Communication Protocol PrinterComputer Configuration RUNPage Configuring the Setup Parameters BaseStep Display Description Text Signal Timeout in seconds Setting to Disables this feature Entering the Batch ParametersDis EOB Configuring the Options DateEcho Checking the Input Signal Input Circuits Input Circuit for the 214D SeriesSwitch Settings General SpecificationInput Circuits Frequency Input Circuit HP289 Page Page Remote Key Switches Installation GeneralRC Networks for Interference Suppression TerminalDescription Terminal Wiring DesignationsTerminal Relay Option & Switches Terminal RS232/422/485 OptionTrouble Shooting No end of batch, pulse output, or flow alarm Counting erraticallyInstrument acting erratically Output Errors Error CodesInput Errors Configuration ErrorsIndex Front PanelTerminal Wiring

214D-1 specifications

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