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3.4.4 – Configuring System Parameters
*Note: Not available in demo mode,
The System tab allows modification of various CobraNet system parameters on the selected device.
Figure 5 - Main Form System Tab
The Persistence check box shows if the device has persistence enabled or not. With this setting checked, the device will
remember any changes to the settings that are applied. With the check box clear, any changes are lost as soon as the
device is powered down or reset and the device will return to the defaults stored in its firmware.
*Note: Changes to the persistence parameter only take affect when applied. If persistence is activated, it may take some
time for the device to process changes to its parameters. Leave the device turned on for a minute after changing the
parameters to ensure persistence has taken affect. Turning the device off before that may result in parameter settings
being lost.
The SysDescription field is read only. The SysContact and SysLocation fields are string fields and have no operational affect
on the device and are used for operator information only. The SysLocation field is the same as appears in the location
column of the device list.
3.4.5 – Configuring the Serial Bridge
Figure 6 - Serial Bridge Parameters
*Note: Not available in demo mode,
The Serial Bridge parameters are shown on the System tab as well. The MAC addresses for receiving and transmitting are
entered as six separate 2-digit hexadecimal numbers. This can be the address of a specific device or a multicast address.
The Baud Rate can also be altered. Possible rates are 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200.
*Note: The Tx to MAC, Rx from MAC, and Baud Rate parameters can only be altered while the serial bridge is disabled. To
alter these settings if the Serial Bridge is enabled, the Bridge Enable parameter must be set to “Disabled” and then the Apply
button must be clicked. The parameters will then become active and can be changed.
Click the Apply button to apply any changes to the selected device. The Tx to MAC, RX from MAC, and Baud Rate
parameters will all be disabled if changes applied include enabling the Serial Bridge.
*Note: For more information on the Serial Bridge feature of CobraNet including Multicast MAC address values, see the
relevant section in the CobraNet Programmers Guide.