Tektronix DG2040 User Manual page 177

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Serial . The Serial function sets the baud rate, data length for transmitted data,
parity, number of stop bit, and flow control method for the serial port. These
parameters are set to match the settings of the connected external controller for
remote control or printer for hardcopy.
Base Menu
Item Function
Baud rate Sets the transmission rate for the serial port. A transmission rate of
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 can be set.
Data Bits Sets the data length for the transmitted data. A data length of 7 or 8
bits can be set.
Parity Sets the kind of parity bit attached to transmitted data. The parity can
be set to None, Even, or Odd.
Stop Bits Sets the number of stop bits. 1 or 2 stop bits can be set.
Handshake Sets the flow control method. Either Off, Soft, or Hard can be set for
the flow control.
Operation.
Do the following to set the serial interface parameters.
Bottom button Pop up menu
System Select the Serial parameter with the up and
down arrow buttons.
Select the item with the left and right arrow
buttons.
Power up Pause . The Power Up Pause function sets whether or not the
instrument should wait for key input before starting operation in the event a
diagnostics error was detected at start up. This setting is useful in cases where,
for example, you do not want the system to wait for key input.
Operation.
Do the following to set the power up pause.
Bottom button Pop up menu
System Select Power up Pause with the up and down
arrow buttons.
Select On with the left and right arrow buttons.
Side button
Side button
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