Serial connection of multiple basic cradles, Dip switch settings, E-46 – Casio DT-930 User Manual
Page 46: Connections
E-46
Using the Basic Cradle
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Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles
You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to
connect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration.
This configuration makes it possible to exchange data
between multiple Handheld Terminals and a
personal computer.
Connections
First connect Basic Cradle RS-
485-1 and then the RS- 485-2 of
the Basic Cradle that you want to
connect to.
DIP Switch Settings
The following table shows the various
settings that are available with the DIP
switches located on the back of the Basic Cradle.
Important!
• Other settings not shown here are for special-purpose modes, and
should not be used.
Handheld Terminal - Basic Cradle
Communication Speed
1
2
3
2,400bps
OFF
OFF
OFF
9,600bps
ON
OFF
OFF
19,200bps
OFF
ON
OFF
38,400bps
ON
ON
OFF
57,600bps
OFF
OFF
ON
115,200bps
ON
OFF
ON
Connection Type
6
7
Host Computer
Connection
ON
ON
(no linking)
Intermediate Unit
OFF
OFF
in Linked Chain
Terminator Unit
ON
OFF
in Linked Chain
RS-232C Control Signal Setting
4
5
RS enabled
ON
–
ER enabled
–
ON
Unused
RS-232C cable
To host computer
6-6 pin Modular
Cable (DT-788RSC)