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Configuring the Serial Converter
3-9
Setting the Fault Action
By default, when communications are disrupted (e.g., a serial cable is
disconnected) and control I/O is being transmitted, the converter and
connected SCANport product respond by faulting. You can set the
following actions:
To change the fault response configuration
1. In the main menu ( Figure 3.6 ), press 1 to display the parameters.
2. Press
↑
or
↓
to scroll to P4 - [Comm Flt Action].
Figure 3.9 Comm Flt Action Parameter
3. Press
→
or
←
to scroll to the desired value, and then press Enter.
4. Reset the converter. Refer to Resetting the Converter in this chapter.
Action Description
Fault The SCANport product is faulted.
Zero data The SCANport product is sent 0 for output data after a communications
disruption. This does not command a stop.
Hold last state The SCANport product continues in its present state after a
communications disruption.
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ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
P4 - [Comm Flt Action] lets you determine the action of the converter
and connected SCANport product if communications are disrupted. By
default, this parameter faults the SCANport product. You can set this
parameter so that the SCANport product continues to run. Precautions
should be taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not
create a hazard of injury or equipment damage.
Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll
through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or
RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press
the ENTER key to save a new value.
4> Comm Flt Action = Fault
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