Advantech RS-485 user manual System Setting, Setup options

Software Utilities

current values of its inputs. An example is shown in Figure 5-2 for an ADAM-5000 system.

Figure 5-2 Setup options

There are three different options: System Setting, Module Setting and Output Data.

Highlight the parameter you wish to change and press <Enter>. A window will appear with the configuration options for that parameter. Highlight the proper value and hit <Enter>. For some parameters, you will need to type in a specific value after selecting the parameter.

System Setting

The Checksum and Baud rate options need special attention since they can only be changed when an ADAM-5000 is in the INIT* state. To place a system in INIT* state, its INIT terminal should be connect- ed to its GND terminal. If the ADAM-5000 is not in INIT* mode, an error message will appear. When it is in INIT* mode, a window to change the Checksum or an option window showing you the valid baud rates will appear, depending on your choice.

5-4 ADAM-5000