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Composer Operating Manual
8.3.4 Setup Communications Parameters
These parameters are necessary to set up communications between the
computer and Composer. The Setup >> Communications menu choice brings
up the dialog shown in Figure 8-4. Make sure that correct COM port is selected
from the pull-down menu. The baud rate must conform to the DIP switch setting
on Composer. Refer to section 4.3.6.5, CFGR1, on page 4-25. Supported baud
rates are 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600.
Figure 8-4 Communications setup dialog
Save Graph As
This feature is not available in Setup Tool. Creates a text
file (default) or an image file containing all data points in
the currently displayed graph. User is prompted for a file
name and destination path. This function is equivalent to
screen capture. The user may choose total number of
data points from the menu item Setup >> Data Display.
See section 8.3.10 on page 8-25.
Monitor Timer
This timer shows the time elapsed since the monitor
program was activated. Double clicking resets the timer.
This feature cannot be accessed from Menu bar.
Control Timer
This timer is visible when Composer is in active control.
Double clicking resets the timer. It is not accessible from
Menu bar.
Table 8-4 Ribbon Bar Buttons
Button Function