Installation, Set dip switches – Western Telematic CAS-81 User Manual
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3.
Installation
3.1. Set DIP Switches
The DIP Switches located on the CAS-81 back panel are used to set the Data Rate, Timeout
Selection, Quiet Mode, Broadcast Mode, and other features. Note that a label on the underside
of the CAS-81 unit also describes DIP Switch settings.
3.1.1. Data Rate (Baud) Selection (Switches 1 through 3)
Select the Baud Rate for the Control Port. The Baud Rate must match that of the control
device. The CAS-81 is transparent to parity and will operate at 7 bits even or odd parity, and
at 8 bits no parity.
Switch
Baud Rate
1
2
3
Down
Down
Down
1200
Up
Down
Down
2400
Down
U p
Down
4800
Up
U p
Down
9600
Down
Down
Up
19.2K
Up
Down
Up
38.4K
Down
U p
Up
57.6K
Up
U p
Up
115K
3.1.2. Timeout Selection (Switches 4 and 5)
Selects the No-Data-Activity disconnect period. If data has not been received by the Control
Port for the specified time period, the selected Serial Port will close.
Switch
Timeout Selection
4
5
Down
Down
Off
Up
Down
5 Seconds
Down
U p
30 Seconds
Up
U p
60 Seconds
3.1.3. Quiet Mode (Switch 6)
When enabled, the CAS-81 will not respond with "Connect/Disconnect" messages.
Switch 6 Quiet Mode
U p
Enable
Down
Disable
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