User's Manual

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Configuration
In the first screen the transmission rate, number of data and stop bits as well as the parity
type for the serial port are configured. The figure shows the factory default settings.
Additional settings are made in the screens illustrated on the following
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Interface
BIS L-400
Operation mode
Terminal mode
The device can be operated in one of two modes: Terminal or Controller.
Terminal mode is especially usefull for simple representation of read data on the PC, for
example using the Hyperterminal program included with the WINDOWS operating system.
More detailed information on terminal mode can be found starting
12.
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Controller mode Controller mode is intended for controlling the processor using a PLC or host computer.
This allows read data and the device status to be queried from the processor. Data
integrity on the interface is ensured by sending of a block check (BCC). For additional
information about controller mode, see
13.
Send power-on
message
If this function is activated, the processor responds with the device name and software
version as soon as power is turned on.