3.3.2 Parameters
The following sections describe the various parameters. After changing parameter(s), click the ‘Save to Board’ button and wait a while until the new value(s) are accepted by the board.
3.3.2.1 Communication
The Communication box refers to card’s communication port – either serial or USB. The current Port and Baud Rate are shown. They are ‘read only’, that is, not changeable. (About changing the Baud Rate for a serial port, refer to section 3.3.1.2.) A third item (‘Get results immediately’) is a parameter controlling card’s response in communication during the Fill mode.
3.3.2.1.1 Port
Shows port’s type and number, e.g., “USB port COM4” or
“SCI port COM1” (SCI stands for ‘Serial Communications Interface”, that is, RS232 or RS485).
3.3.2.1.2 Baud Rate
Specifies the actual Baud Rate in which the Settings utility is communicating with the card. Refer also to section 3.3.1.2.
3.3.2.1.3 RS485 Address
Up to 64
The address setting takes effect only upon board reset.
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