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Communicating with a 2760-RB Module over an RS-232 Link
Publication 2755-6.8
To configure the 2760-RB module:
1. Set all 2760-RB module DIP switches to Off.
2. Connect the smart cable to the Configuration port of the 2760-RB
module and the serial port of the computer.
3. Send a “break sequence” to the 2760-RB module via the Terminal
Emulator:
A. Set the baud rate to 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
no flow control, and either COM1 or COM2 depending on
the smart cable connection.
B. Program a function key to send the “break sequence” by
using the Ctrl-Shift-Break command. (This step is
specifically for Windows 3.1 Terminal Emulation.)
C. Send the break sequence to call up the 2760-RB module
configuration menu.
4. Select menu item 3: Device port protocol names. Set to:
PORT1=COPYRIGHT 1989 ALLEN-BRADLEY COMPANY INC.
2760-SFC2 DT SERIES A REVISION A (YES/NO)=YES
5. Select menu item 21: Identification numbers. Select:
DUMB TERM. UNSPECIFIED PROTOCOL, 13FH (YES/NO)=YES