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3-2 Relative
commands
3-2-1 ABAUD command
Abbrev. AB default 9600 parameters: 600,1200,480,9600,19200
example AB 15200
Function: Sets the serial communication speed to the host. YOU MUST REBOOT by using the RESTART
command or reboot when in the back-up mode. This value must match the speed of the host terminal
communication port.
3-2-2 AWLEN
command
Abbrev. AW default 8 parameter 7/8
example AW 8
This is used to set the data length for serial communication with the host.
7 stands for 7 bites, 8 for 8 bites. Restart is required using RESTART command, or restart when the back-up is
made.
3-2-3 PARITY command
Abbrev. PAR default 0 Parameter 0 to 3
example PAR 0
This is used to set the parity between the host and serial communication.
[0],[2] No parity
[1] odd
parity
[2] even
parity
Restart is required using RESTART command, or restart when the back-up is made.
3-2-4 ECHO
command
Abbrev. E default ON range ON/OFF
example ECHO OFF
This is used to set the echo-back of characters input from the host. ON for echo-back, OFF for none. This is
compatible to terminal software’s “local echo” setting. If this is not matched properly, the characters may be
displayed twice or the characters may not be seen at all.
3-2-5 FLOW
command
Abbrev. F default ON range ON/OFF
example F ON
When ON is selected, as you start input with the keyboard, the display of received packets will be paused.
When the input is complete, send ([CR] in command mode or when transmitting the packet in converse mode). It
separates the TX and RX messages for easier reading of the messages on the screen. Note that during the pause, if
the serial transmitting buffer to the host is filled, the received packet will be lost.
3-2-6 XFLOW
command
Abbrev. X default ON range ON/OFF
example XFLOW OFF
This is used to select software flow control ON/OFF. ON to enable flow control. Use XOFF(Ctrl+S) to pause
the display, XON <Ctrl+Q> to resume. In OFF position, the hardware flow control is ON always.
