beautypg.com

3 configuring communication properties – Ronan X11CA Software Manual User Manual

Page 23

background image

Rev 1.3 Series X11CA Computer Annunciators: X11CA Configuration Software User’s Manual

4. X11CA Software Operation

Hardware Control-© 2003 Ronan Engineering

19

Figure 4-8. Push
Button Field

PB

Buttons

T

Test

S

Silence

A

Acknowledge

R

Reset

F.R.

First Out
Reset

GF1

General
Function 1

GF2

General
Function 2

4.2.5 Status Bar

Status

Settings

This area displays the communication port settings, such
as baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bit.

Table 4-8. Status Bar

4.3

Configuring Communication Properties

In order for the Configuration Software to communicate with physical alarm
modules, speed and port of the host computer must be set up.

4.3.1 Setting the Communication Port

The communication port is set on the Setup window. The data format is eight data
bits, none parity and one stop bit.

1) Click on the Setup menu and then the Comport submenu to open the Setup

window.