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4.5.6 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Fieldbus
Use the
Fieldbus window to configure Fieldbus type communication between the scanner
and Host, or, in a multi-sided layout, between several scanners and a Host.
To edit the Fieldbus settings:
1. In the tree menu under Modify Settings, navigate to
Global Settings | Fieldbus .
The Fieldbus window opens.
2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below:
Field Name Action/Definition
Type Fieldbus type is displayed. When using the CBX510 with Fieldbus modules,
select the correct Fieldbus Type. For SC5000, this option is preset and read-only
based on the controller model used.
Data Tx Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. If enabled, the fieldbus port is
used by the scanner to transmit data and/or messages.
Heartbeat Select Disable, Enable Unconditioned, or Enable Conditioned from the drop-
down list.
This parameter is available when the Data TX parameter is checked. It
enables/disables the transmission of the Heartbeat message signaling that the
device is still active.

Disable: The Heartbeat message is not transmitted

Enable Unconditioned: The Heartbeat message is always transmitted, even if
communication is still active

Enable Conditioned: The Heartbeat message is transmitted only when there is
no communication
Heartbeat Settings
Heartbeat
Timeout
Enter a time value in seconds to define the amount of time between two message
transmissions. If the input timeout expires and no transmission has occurred, the
Heartbeat message will be transmitted.