General selections (group b), Handshaking, Stop bit – Omnitron Systems Technology RS-232 User Manual
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Handshaking
Some type of flow control or “handshaking” must be used between two
devices to prevent data from being transmitted before the receiving device
is ready to accept it. Handshake signals interrupt the flow of data until the
receiving device is ready.
SELECTION CODE: E4
X-On/X-Off
A
RTS/CTS
B
Stop Bit
The stop bit function defines the number of bits used to end the data frame.
Older equipment sometimes requires extra time after receiving a character in
order to process it, and therefore requires two stop bits.
SELECTION CODE: E5
1 bit
A
2 bits
B
EXAMPLE:
To set the reader to 9600 bps, 7 bits, Even, enter:
/E/D/FE
General Selections (Group B)
The basic operating parameters of the Omni reader can be programmed with
this group of selections.
1. Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FB .
2. Press
3. Type the two-character selection code for the feature you wish to change.
4. Press
5. Type the one-character code for the change you wish to make.
6. Press
7. Save the setting and exit the Group Setup Mode by typing BZ.
8. Press
Note: To review the group’s current setting(s), type BY
Setup Mode. To reset the current setting(s) to its group default, type BX
while in the Group Setup Mode.
EXAMPLE:
To set the current settings to the group default, enter:
/E/D/FB