CONFIGURING PORTS
Setting Control
Port A
F Y I
6-2
You can use Control Port A to pass status and control information.
The following table lists the options when you choose
t
from the Set Data Port ConÞguration menu.
Por
A
The conÞguration of Control Port A determines the list of
F.Y.I.
options.
Table 6-1: Set Control Port A Screen Options
Option
Select Type
Enter Baud Rate
Select Parity
The following table lists the Control Port A type settings.
Table 6-2: Control Port A Type Settings
Setting
Disabled
Description
ConÞgures the mode of operation for the
control port, as described in Table 6-2.
ConÞgures the rate at which information
passes through the control port.
The Control Protocol port type has a default
setting of 1200.
Determines the number of data bits in each
word of information that passes through the
control port as well as the parity checking of
a received word:
8 bits, None
(default)
8 bits, Odd
8 bits, Even
Definition
Disables Control Port A
Set Control