8.1.3
Synchronization and Data Format
8.1.4
Daisy Chaining Instruments
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For the instrument to communicate with the computer correctly, the instrument
and the computer must be set for the same communication parameters.
Check that following parameters are set correctly on both the computer and the
instrument:
1. Start bit length:
2. Stop bit length:
3. Data format:
4. Parity bit:
5. Baud Rate:
6. Mode:
The instrument can be connected to a computer, which controls a number of
instruments using a Daisy Chain cable. (RS 485 version only).
Co m p uter
Ad d re ss #30
Ad d re ss #31
Each of the instruments must be defined with a different device address
Each instrument can be controlled by sending the commands to the required
device address.
To select a different device address, start the Remote Mode with the default
device address (#31) and send the command to X 37 (to select the device
address #37).
Technical Manual for Columbus Washer No. 30000294 Rev. No. 1.7
1 Bit
1 Bit
8 Bits
None
9600 Baud
half duplex
Da isy Cha in Ca b le
Wa sher 1
Wa sher 2
Ad d re ss #32
8. Serial Interface
Wa sher 3
Ad d re ss #33
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