Non-Sequence Protocol (Ascii In/Out And Print); Configure The Dl260 Port 2 For Non-Sequence - Automationdirect.com DirectLOGIC DL205 Series User Manual

Chapter 4: System Design and Configuration
Non–Sequence Protocol (ASCII In/Out and PRINT)
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Configure the DL260 Port 2 for Non-Sequence

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Configuring port 2 on the DL260 for Non–Sequence allows the CPU to use port 2 to either
read or write raw ASCII strings using the ASCII instructions. See the ASCII In/Out
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instructions and the PRINT instruction in chapter 5.
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In DirectSOFT, choose the PLC menu, then "Setup Secondary Comm Port".
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4 • Port: From the port number list box at the top, choose "Port 2".
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• Protocol: Click the check box to the left of "Non–Sequence".
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• Timeout: Amount of time the port will wait after it sends a message to get a response before logging
an error.
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• RTS On Delay Time: The amount of time between raising the RTS line and sending the data.
• RTS Off Delay Time: The amount of time between resetting the RTS line after sending the data.
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• Data Bits: Select either 7–bits or 8–bits to match the number of data bits specified for the
connected devices.
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• Baud Rate: The available baud rates include 300, 600, 900, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400
baud. Choose a higher baud rate initially, reverting to lower baud rates if you experience data errors
or noise problems on the network. Important: You must configure the baud rates of all devices on
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the network to the same value. Refer to the appropriate product manual for details.
• Stop Bits: Choose 1 or 2 stop bits to match the number of stop bits specified for the connected
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• Parity: Choose none, even, or odd parity for error checking. Be sure to match the parity specified
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for the connected devices.
• Memory Address: Starting V-memory address for ASCII In data storage.
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