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IV.6.5 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration
Channel 1 and Channel 2 configurations define how the serial ports respond to
network and serial communication.
Serial Settings
To configure a channel’s serial settings:
1. From the main menu, click Serial Settings for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display
the Serial Settings page for the selected channel.
Figure IV.5 Channel Serial Settings
2. In the available fields, enter the following information:
Channel 1
Disable Serial Port
Available on Channel 1 settings only. When selected, disables
communication through the serial port.
Port Settings
Protocol Select the protocol type from the pull down menu for the selected
channel.
Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network to
ensure it is processed efficiently. Too much data arriving before a
device is prepared to manage it causes lost or retransmitted data.
Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on