HEIDENHAIN PT 880 - Manual (Page 130)

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II – 4 Data Interface
The POSITIP 880's data interface includes the RS-232 serial port (X31)
and parallel port (X32). The serial port supports bi-directional data
communications which allows data to be exported to or imported from
an external device. The parallel port only allows data to be exported to
an external device.
Data which can be exported from the POSITIP 880 to an external serial
or parallel device includes:
„ User part programs
„ Job and installation configuration parameters
„ Non-linear error compensation tables
„ Measured value output (display values or probing functions)
Data which can be imported into POSITIP 880 from an external device
includes:
„ User part programs
„ Job and installation configuration parameters
„ Non-linear error compensation tables
„ Remote key commands
This chapter covers what you need to know about setting up the data
interface:
„ Pin layout of data interface
„ Signal level
„ Wiring of the connecting cable and connectors
„ Baud rate (data transfer speed)
„ Data format