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AXIS AX-3 Cobra+ Technical Reference 142
The Rotary Switch
The ten-position rotary switch is used to set the device address for the protocol
converter. It is also used to set start conditions and to select and execute test functions
during operation.
Start Conditions The action when the protocol converter is switched on will be determined by the
setting of the rotary switch.
Start conditions for the protocol converter:
Device Address Follow these steps to change the device address:
Switch the protocol converter off.
Select a new device address (positions 0 - 6).
Switch the protocol converter on.
A warning for change of device address is printed.
Step the rotary switch one position forward and back.
The new device address is confirmed by a printed message.
Position Description
0 - 6 Device address during normal print operation
7 Reserved
8 Set IBM printer emulation (4214)
9 Perform a test printout