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CONFIGURE THE PROPERTIES TAB
Figure 126. Properties Tab for a Serial Output Device
Use the Properties tab to configure the animation settings of the device icon viewed on maps in the VMX300(-E) client. Click Choose next to each
condition to select the color settings for that condition. Note that you can configure a different color setting for each serial output device.
Unknown state: If the Serial Output Driver cannot open the port on the serial output device, the device icon is the color specified here.
Normal state: As long as the Serial Output Driver has not failed to open the port on the serial output device, the icon is the color specified
here.
Alarm state: This function is reserved for future use.
CONFIGURE THE COMMUNICATIONS TAB
1. Connection Type: Specify the type of connection between the device driver and the serial output device.
DIRECT SERIAL: The device is connected using an RS-232 to RS-422 converter or using an RS-422 PC serial port.
INTERNET PROTOCOL: The device is connected to the serial port on a networked device.
2. Settings: Complete the instructions provided below for the appropriate connection type specified in Step 1. The settings must match the
settings specified within the serial output device. Refer to the serial output device documentation for information on configuring the
device’s internal settings.
Direct Serial Settings
Figure 127. Communications Tab for Serial Output Device Serial Settings