NCR NCR 5992 manual AUX1A RS232 Test, Test Selection

Chapter 6: Diagnostics Specification 6-13

When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that parameter.

Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen. Pressing Cancel again returns the Host RS232 Test screen.

AUX1A RS232 Test

The AUX1A RS232 diagnostics sets the 5992 baud rate, parity, data bits, and tests the communication port. Select AUX1A RS232 TEST from the DIAGNOSTICS menu. The following communications selection screen displays:

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Test

The default parameters display on the first line. The keypad Yes and No keys are used to scroll up and down through the selections. The available selections are:

Test Allows a port test to be performed for the parameters selected.

Baud Rate Allows a different Baud Rate to be selected.

Parity	Allows	a	different	Parity to be selected.
Data Bits	Allows	a	different	Data Bit to be selected.

The Enter key is used to choose the displayed selection screen for parameter entry.

Test Selection

Select Test from the AUX1A screen.

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The AUX1A port should be connected to the PC using the port-to-PC test cable that came with your 5992. Any terminal program (such as Procomm Plus® or the terminal program from Windows) can be used for this test. The RS232 communication parameters of this program must be set to the same parameters specified for the AUX1A port test. The port the 5992 is connected to should be selected on the PC.