Setting The Communication Conditions - GRAPHTEC FC4500 User Manual

5.4 Setting the Communication Conditions

When your plotter is connected via an RS-232C cable to a computer, be sure to set identical communication
conditions in the software and OS communication settings for the data transfer rate (baud rate), data length,
and parity. This section describes the settings on the plotter side. For setting instructions for the software
and OS side, consult the respective user's manuals. Three groups of communication settings can be
completed, allowing you to switch to a different group of settings in a single operation.
(1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.
(2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.
FORCE
I/F
TOOL COND AREA OPT
SPEED
(3) Press the [F1] key (INTERFACE) to display the menu shown below.
FORCE
RS-232C
SPEED
(4) Press the [F2] key (RS-232C) to display the menu for selection of the communication settings group.
FORCE
RS-232C COND No.
No.=1
SPEED
(5) The group numbers are displayed in the bottom row. Use the [
Setting range: 1, 2, or 3
(6) After selecting the desired group No., press the
conditions settings are displayed.
FORCE
9600
8 BITS
SPEED
(7) [F1] shows the transfer rate (baud rate), [F2] the data length, [F3] the parity, and [F4] the handshake setting values
that are currently selected. Use the [F1] to [F4] keys to select the desired parameter, then use the [
key to select the parameter details (see below). Make sure the setting details at your plotter are identical with the
software or OS settings.
Baud rate: 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300 (bps)
Parity: N (None), E (Even), O (Odd)
Data length: 7 BITS, 8 BITS
Handshake: H (Hardwire), X (X-on/X-off), E (ENQ/ACK; selectable in HP-GL command mode only)
After completing each setting item, press the
press the [NEXT] key.
(8) Press the [PAUSE] key to cancel PAUSE mode.
OFFSET
FUNCTION
QUALITY
OFFSET
COMMAND
QUALITY
OFFSET
QUALITY
OFFSET
RS-1 N
H
QUALITY
Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS
] or [ ] key to select a group.
[ENTER] key to confirm your choice. The communication
[ENTER] key to confirm your selection. To cancel your selection,
] or [ ]
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