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RS-232IEEE 488 INTERFACE CONVERTER
3.3.2 S
ERIAL
W
ORD
L
ENGTH
(D
ATA
B
ITS
)
SW1-6 determines the number of data bits, often referred to as word length,
for each serial character transmitted or received. The factory default is 8 data
bits.
Figure 3-3. Switch SW1: Selecting the Serial Word Length (Data Bits).
3.3.3 S
ERIAL
S
TOP
B
ITS
Switch SW1-8 determines the number of stop bits contained in each serial
character transmitted and received. The factory default is 2 stop bits.
Figure 3-4. Switch SW1: Selecting the Serial Stop Bits.
Switch
Side
View
DOT
1234567 8
OPEN
2 Stop Bits
1234567 8
OPEN
1 Stop Bit
1234567 8
OPEN
8 Data Bits
1234567 8
OPEN
7 Data Bits
Switch
Side
View
DOT