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4.2.1 Communication Interface
Set the communication parameters for the Layer N Smart Interface that you are connecting.
Note:
The connection type and parameters must be accurate for a proper connection to be established. Failure to
accurately setup communication parameters may result in communication errors.
USB Communication Interface
• Connection Type: Select the type of connection you have between your SP-016 and your computer.
• Command Timeout: The maximum time (in milliseconds) for a command to be completed before the command is
Note:
The default command timeout is 500 milliseconds. It is recommended that this section be left alone to avoid
communication errors.
• Device Address: If your Smart Interface is part of a network, enter the Network Address here. The default network
address is 1 for most devices. Please refer to the manual of your Smart Interface for more
information.
Note:
The default Device Address is 1.
• Device IP or Port: The COM port number that your device is connected to on your computer.
Important:
The following parameters should NOT be changed. These settings should NOT be changed unless the
configuration has been done on the interface.
• BaudRate: Controls bits per second
• DataBits: The number of 'bits' in each character sent.
• Parity: A means of checking the correctness of a character by adding an extra 'bit' to the character and setting the
value based on all the other bits in the character.
• StopBits: The number of 'bits' used to indicate the end of the character.
Once you have completed setting the communication parameters for your device, click Finish.
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