Setting Up RS-422/RS-485 Communication Port Properties

The DX8100 interfaces with the KBD300A, ATM/POS, and third-party dome devices using Port 1 to Port 4. All ports are compatible with both RS-422 or RS-485 serial data communication standard. This setting describes how to connect a device to the DX8100 using Port 1 to Port 4. Access the Network page to configure Port 1 to Port 4 communication properties. For information about accessing the Network page, refer to Setting Up DX8100 Network Access on page 168. For information about the Port/Device page, refer to Setting Up Port and Device Communication Properties on page 177.

To configure Port 1 to Port 4 properties:

1.In the Network page, click the Port/Device tab. The Port/Device page is displayed.

2.In the Communication Port drop-down box, select the port number you want to configure.

3.In the device drop-down box, select a device.

ATM/POS devices can use COM1 and Port 1 to Port 4. The KBD300A and third-party dome devices use Port 1 to Port 4. For information about interfacing ATM/POS devices to the DX8100 using COM1, refer to Setting Up COM1 Port Properties on page 179.

4.Configure the following port settings using the drop-down box.

Interface mode

Baud rate

Parity

Data bits

Stop bits

5.Click Apply.

SETTING UP ATM/POS DEVICE PROPERTIES

The DX8100 allows you to connect up to 16 ATM/POS devices and provides 2 ATM/POS device modes:

Single Mode: Use this option to connect up to 4 ATM/POS devices to the DX8100.

Multi Mode: Use this option to connect up to 16 ATM/POS devices to the DX8100 over one serial connection.

Single Mode and Multi Mode can be combined to connect up to 16 ATM/POS devices to the DX8100. For information about installing the ATM/POS equipment for each mode, refer to the DX8100 Installation manual.

This section describes how to configure ATM/POS device properties and includes the following topics:

Selecting the ATM/POS Device Mode and Communications Options

Setting Up an ATM/POS Data Format

Assigning a Data Format to an ATM/POS Device on page 190

Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions on page 191

Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection on page 196

Recording ATM/POS Events on page 197

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dx8100 specifications

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