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RS-232 Port Programming
Configuring the RS-232 Serial Port
When communicating with RS-232 equipment, it is necessary to set up communication parameters correctly to
talk with the interfacing equipment. Consult the interfacing equipment instructions for proper Baud Rate and Flow
Control settings.
Step 1
Go to RS-232 Setup
Main Menu
RS-232 Setup
Serial Port Setup
Step 2
Set Serial Port Settings
Serial Port Settings
Baud Rate - - - - - -
Flow Control - -Hardware
Prompt - - - - - - - ON
Error Reporting - - - OFF
Cancel
Use
and
to change the value of the highlighted
setting. Use
and
to move to the next / previous
setting.
The settings are as follows:
Baud Rate
• 9600
• 115200
If communication problems are experienced, especial-
ly with a laptop, use 9600 baud.
Flow Control
• None
• Hardware
Turning hardware flow control ON is recommended for
maximum reliability.
Prompt
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF the "!" prompt that is issued when the
Chronos
System Bridge is ready to receive a new
TM
RS-232 command.
Error Reporting
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF the notification of errors when an
invalid RS-232 command is received.
9600
Done
Setup Guide for the RadioRA Chronos System Bridge
Local Zone Change
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF notification when a zone is adjusted
locally.
Button Press
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF notification when a button is pressed
on a Master Control.
LED Map
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF automatic updates of the state of the
Phantom LEDs.
Zone Map
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF automatic updates of the ON/OFF
states of the zones.
System Mode
• ON
• OFF
Turn ON or OFF notification of RadioRA
Mode changes.
Press "Done" (
button) when changes are com-
plete.
• Proceed to Assigning Zone Numbers on page 68.
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®
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