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Configuration
This display module is configured using a PC or laptop which can connect to the display's USB connection or directly
connected to the display modules RS485 bus. Mantracourt's Instrument Explorer with a DS485DIS v3 driver is used
for configuration.
The operation of Instrument explorer will not be described here as the user will be familiar with its operation from
configuring the DSC sensor modules.
See
Command List
later in the manual for a list of parameters that will be available for configuration from within
Instrument Explorer.
The Station number DS485DIS is fixed at 253 and the default USB baudrate is 115200.
Instrument Explorer requires that the COM port is in the range of COM1 to COM8.
Connecting to USB
This is the simplest option as the computer does not need an RS485 interface.
Step 1
Install Instrument Explorer and ensure that the FTDI Drivers are selected to be installed.
The Station number DS485DIS is fixed at 253 and the default USB baudrate is 115200.
Instrument Explorer requires that the virtual COM port is in the range of COM1 to COM8.
The USB connection will power the display module.
The COM port can be set from Windows Device Manager. Also it is recommended to change the Latency from
the default of 16ms to 1ms.
Step 2
Open Device Manager and locate the COM port that appears when the module is plugged in to the PC USB port.
Double click the correct COM port to open the Properties dialog.
Step 3
Select the Port Settings tab and click the Advanced button.
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