Rockwell Automation 2706-M1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 HARDWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 29)

3–6 Front Panel Editor
Publication 2706–816
This table lists the Remote I/O parameters.
Remote I/O Parameters Description
Rack Number Displays the current rack number (0 to 76) of the terminal.
Rack Size
Displays the current rack size of the terminal.
The options are: 1 /
4
, 1 /
2
, 3 /
4
, Full rack.
Starting Group
Displays the starting module group of the terminal.
The options are: 0,1 2,3 4,5 6,7
Last Chassis
Indicates if the terminal occupies the last module group in its
assigned rack.
Block Transfer
Indicates whether block transfers are enabled or disabled for
the terminal.
Baud Rate
Displays the Remote I/O baud rate.
The options are: 57.6K (57600), 115.2K (115200), 230.4K
(230400). With higher baud rates, you must use a shorter
cable.
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the
communication parameters.
3. Press the Enter key to view one parameter at a time
4. Press the Ack key to return to the Remote I/O submenu.
5. Press Ack again to return to the Serial Communication
submenu.
6. Press Ack again to exit to the FPE menu.
Auxiliary Device communication
The RS-232 port on the Main Board is initially connected to the
computer that has MessageBuilder software installed. The DF1
parameters required for communicating with the computer cannot be
changed either in the Front Panel Editor or in MessageBuilder
software itself.
The RS-232 port may be set via the application to communicate with
an auxiliary device required by the control system. You may view the
settings or change them if necessary to match the communication
parameters of the auxiliary device.