ProSoft Technology 5202-DFNT-DFCM4 - Manual (Page 32)

DFCM Protocol Configuration DFCM ♦ ProLinx Gateway
Driver Manual DF1 Master/Slave
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October 15, 2010
[Section]/Item Range Description
Busy Timeout: 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait for the
DF1 master port to become available. If the DF1 master port is
processing a command list request, the busy flag will be set. The
flag will remain busy until the communication transaction is
complete. If the port does not become available before the busy
timeout expires, the message will be aborted. If the master port
becomes available before this timeout expires, the request will be
routed to the master port.
ACK Timeout: 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait for a
DLE-ACK character sequence after a response is issued.
Retry Count: 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of attempts for each
response message. If a message fails, it will be retried up to the
count specified.
6.1.2 Switching between Pass-Through and Debug/Configuration
When the module’s program is initialized, it will be set with the Debug/
Configuration port in pass-through mode. A DF1 master device (that is,
PanelView or HMI) or programming device (that is, PC running RSLogix
software) can be connected to the Debug/Configuration port with the messages
routed through the port to Port 0 on the module. The module’s command polling
on Port 0 will be interrupted as messages from the pass-through port are
handled.
To switch the module to Debug/Configuration mode on the port, follow these
steps:
1 Connect the terminal device (personal computer running a terminal emulator)
to the Debug/Configuration port.
2 Start the terminal emulator software.
3 Change the baud rate to match the pass-through configuration.
4 Press and hold the [D] key on the keyboard until the following message
appears:
Change to 57.6 Kb Baud…
5 Change the baud rate on the terminal emulator software to 57.6 baud.
6 Press [?] key to display the module’s Debug/Configuration main menu.
The Debug/Configuration is now available. Refer to the ProLinx Reference Guide
for menu commands and other information).
To return the port to pass-through mode, press [*] (Shift-8) on the main menu.
When the message Exiting Debug Configuration Mode… appears, disconnect
the personal computer from the port and connect the DF1 master device to the
port.
Debug Port LED Indications
The following table shows the status indicated by the module’s LEDs. Note that
in the pass-through mode, the FLT and CFG LEDs act normally, indicating fault
and configuration problems.
Mode FLT LED CFG LED
Pass-Through Active OFF OFF
Debug Mode Active ON ON