Microscan MS-710 User Manual page 36

RS-232/422 Host Port
Multidrop
Note: See also "Multidrop Communications" on page
Usage: The MS-5000 can be used as a concentrator to a single host port connec-
tion.
Definition: Multidrop allows up to 50 devices to be connected to a single RS-485
host, with the scanner assigned an unique address (from 01 to 50). When
Multidrop is selected, the protocol characters for RES, REQ, etc. are
assigned automatically.
Multidrop Each address has its own separate poll and select address (from 1C to 7F
Addresses: hex).
Options:
01 through 50
Serial Cmd: If selecting Multidrop <K140,5> fan address must be defined and
appended to the command string.
Format: <Kf5,address[01 to 50]>Format:
Note: Scanners linking up to a Microscan MS-5000 multidrop concentrator must be
configured in standard multidrop protocol.
User Defined Point-to-Point
Usage: Used for developing custom protocols in polled or unpolled mode.
Definition: User Defined Point-to-Point allows the user to customize the point-to-
point protocol.
Serial Cmd: <Kf6,RES,address,REQ,EOT,STX,ETX,ACK,NAK,from host>
User Defined Address
Definition: User Defined is considered to be in a polled mode only if an address has
been assigned.
Serial Cmd: <Kf6,RES,address,REQ,EOT,STX,ETX,ACK,NAK,from host>
Default: No address
Options: Any ASCII character except a null.
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<K140, 5,address[01 to 50]>