Installation and Configuration

Communications

Communications

Baud Rate Serial transmission sends and receives data in bit streams at fixed bit rates. Both the Selection computer and the interface must have the same bit rate setting for proper

communication. Use switches B1, B2, and B3 on the rear panel SW1 switch to select the power supply's rate of transmission in bits per second. Table 2.2, “Switch S1 Settings for Baud Rate”summarizes the switch settings with the reference markings on the rear panel subplate. Refer to Figure 2.2, on page 16 for the location of the SW1 switch on the RS-232 interface subplate.

Table 2.2 Switch S1 Settings for Baud Rate

Baud Rate

B1

B2

B3

9600

0

0

0

 

 

 

 

4800

0

0

1

 

 

 

 

2400

0

1

0

 

 

 

 

1200

0

1

1

 

 

 

 

600

1

0

0

 

 

 

 

300

1

0

1

 

 

 

 

150

1

1

0

 

 

 

 

75

1

1

1

 

 

 

0 = OPEN/OFF

1 = CLOSED/ON

 

Note:When resetting switches B3, B2, and B1 during a working session, turn the power supply OFF and then ON again to put the new settings into effect.

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Xantrex Technology RS232-HPD, RS232-XT manual Communications, Baud Rate

RS232-XT, RS232-HPD specifications

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