Dip Switch Functions; Serial Communication - Extech Instruments S1500T User Manual

Note: Be careful when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip
switch you are going to change. DO NOT use a screw driver or apply excessive force.

3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions

Note: Developers refer to Programming Manual for more information
1 & 5
2 & 3
4
6 & 7
8
Note: In order for changes to the dip switch configuration to take effect, the printer power
must be reset. This action occurs automatically when the battery is removed to gain access
to the dip switches

3.3 Serial Communication

The RS232C Interface signals for the S1500T Series printers are terminated on a 6
PIN RJ type data connector located on the side of the printer.
Six connections are provided from the Serial Interface to the host computer.
below lists the Serial Interface signals and pin outs on the RJ connector and the
connector pin locations are shown in Figure 11.
1500T User's Guide
Table 2 – DIP Switch Setting
Function
Communication Interface
RS232
RS232 and Bluetooth
IrDA Set to 9600
IrDA Variable 9600-38.4K
Direct IR
Baud Rate
38,400
19,200
9,600
2,400
Printer Power Timer Control
Continuous Power On
Auto Power Off
Parity bit
No Parity
Odd Parity
Even Parity
Printer-Power-Control
Continuous Power ON
Auto Power Off
Switch Switch Switch
SW1 SW5 SW7
Off Off
Off On
On Off
On On
On Off On
SW2 SW3
Off Off
Off On
On Off
On On
SW4
On
Off
SW6 SW7
Off Off
On Off
On On
SW8
On
Off
Rev 2.1
NOTES:
SET SW 2,3,6 &7
Defaults to 38.4k Baud
Baud rate fixed to 9600
Defaults to 9600 Baud
(DEFAULT)
Software control
)
(DEFAULT
)
(DEFAULT
Hardware control
Remove the battery to shut
down printer
)
(DEFAULT
Table 3
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