Configure The Dl250-1 Port 2 For Non-Sequence - Automationdirect.com DirectLOGIC DL205 Series User Manual

Chapter 4: System Design and Configuration

Configure the DL250-1 Port 2 for Non-Sequence

Configuring port 2 on the DL250–1 for Non–Sequence enables the CPU to use the PRINT
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instruction to print embedded text or text/data variable message from port 2. See the PRINT
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instruction in chapter 5.
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In DirectSOFT, choose the PLC menu, then "Setup Secondary Comm Port".
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• 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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• Memory Address: Choose a V-memory address to use as the starting location for the port
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setup parameters listed below. This location is the start of protocol memory buffer. It should
not be used for other purposes.
Buffer size = 2 + (Max receiving data size) / 2 or to allocate the maximum allowable space
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buffer size = 66 Words (for example V2000-V2102).
• Use For Printing Only: Check the box to enable the port settings described below. Match
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the settings to the connected device.
• Data Bits: Select either 7–bits or 8–bits to match the number of data bits specified for the
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connected device.
• Baud Rate: The available baud rates include 300, 600, 900, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and
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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 the network to the same value. Refer to the appropriate
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product manual for details.
• Stop Bits: Choose 1 or 2 stop bits to match the number of stop bits specified for the
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connected device.
• Parity: Choose none, even, or odd parity for error checking. Be sure to match the parity
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specified for the connected device.
Then click the button indicated to send the Port configuration to the CPU, and click Close.
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