Super Systems SuperDATA - Manual (Page 23)

Super Systems Inc Page 23 of 172 Super Data Operations Manual
SSI_9000 (x5C)
SSI_9005 (x5D)
SSI_9010 (x5E)
SSI_9200 (x5F)
SSI_9205 (x60)
SSI_9210 (x61)
SSI_9215 (x62)
SSI_9220 (x63)
Configuration File
The configuration file, SCSPSYS.CFG consists the following sections:
RES– the basic communications parameters.
CONx– the comm configuration for each connection used (up to 8 sections)
INST – the instrument configuration parameters
ABC– optional section containing custom Alarm Block Configurations
RES Section
Serial communications is provided through one or more of the computer's comm ports or the Ethernet connection.
SDIO is capable of using up to 8 serial ports. These ports may be RS232 or RS485 ports. RS232 ports provide
point-to-point short distance comms, to use RS232 ports for long distance multidrop communications, they must be
routed through a RS232 to RS485 converter. Multiport RS485 cards may be installed in the computer and used
without a converter.
The RES section specifies general information for the communications program and may be used for the
Connection 1 setup information. This section is started by "{SRES}" and ends with "{ERES}". A sample RES
section follows:
{SRES}
COMMUX BOARD = "NO"
PORT = "COM1"
PROTOCOL="MB-RTU"
BAUD = "57600"
DBITS = "7"
PARITY = "NONE"
SBITS = "1"
STA = "0"
KRUNCH = "03:15AM"
{ERES}
Options:
COMMUX BOARD - "NO" if not using a COMMUX board "16" if using a COMMUX board.
PROTOCOL-The desired protocol for connection 1.
PORT-Computer's comm port "COM1", "COM2", etc. (ports 1-16 are supported)
BAUD-Baud rate "1200", "2400", "4800", "9600", "19200", "38400" or "57600"
DBITS-The number of Data bits. (7 or 8)
PARITY-The type of parity. (ODD, EVEN, or NONE)
SBITS-The number of stop bits. (1 or 2)
STA-The station number of the computer (Normally 0).
KRUNCH-Sets the time of day to automatically run the datalog compression program.
Note: It is generally best to use the highest reliable BAUD rate available. The port configuration must match the
instrument communication configuration for all instruments attached to the connection.