Optional serial interface, Establishing serial communication – VICI EUT Universal Electric Actuator User Manual
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Optional Serial Interface
Note: Models with product numbers ending in “A” have been factory-set for RS-232; those
ending in “F” were set for RS-485. If you wish to convert an “A” model to an “F” model or
vice versa, refer to “Setting the Serial Port Configuration Switch” on page 9.
Establishing Serial Communication
Serial communication requires a terminal
emulation or communication software (such
as HyperTerminal
®
, included with Windows
®
)
running on a PC-compatible computer. Set
the serial port at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit, no hardware or software
handshaking.
With the software running, check the bi-direc-
tional communication link between the keyboard/monitor
of the computer and the serial port by typing /?
the link is functioning, the following menu will appear on
your monitor:
Control Command List
GO[nn]
- Move to nn position
HM
- Move to the first Position
CW[nn]
- Move Clockwise to nn Position
CC[nn]
- Move Counter Clockwise to nn Position
TO
- Toggle Position to Opposite
TT
- Timed Toggle
DT[nnnnn]
- Set Delay time for TT Command
CP
- Returns Current Position
AM[n]
- Sets the Actuator Mode [1] Two Position With Stops,
[2] Two Position Without Stops, [3] Multi Position
SB[nnnn]
- Set the Baud Rate to nnnnn
ID[nn]
- Set Device ID nn=(0-9, A-Z)
*ID*
- Reset ID to none
NP[nn]
- Set the Number of Positions to nn
SM[n]
- Set the Direction [F]orward, [R]everse, [A]uto
LRN
- Learn Stops Location
CNT[nnnnn]
- Set Cycle Counter
VR
- Firmware Version(s)
/?
- Displays This List
Figure 7: Serial connectors
on rear panel
SERIAL
A
B
RS-232
CONNECTIONS