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5.Configuring the FieldServer as a HCS-R Server
For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).
This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate with a Hanning & Kahl
The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable the FieldServer for
Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.
5.1.Server Side Connection Descriptors
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Protocol |
| Specify protocol used |
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Baud* |
| Specify baud rate |
| 9600 (Vendor Limitation) | ||
Parity* |
| Specify parity |
| None (Vendor Limitation) | ||
Data_Bits* |
| Specify data bits |
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Stop_Bits* |
| Specify stop bits |
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Handshaking* |
| Specify hardware handshaking |
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3Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.
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