IDEC MICROSmart FC5A Series, User Manual

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User Communication
The user communication function can be used for the MicroSmart to communicate with a PC, printer, and barcode reader
through the expansion RS232C/RS485 communication module. For details about the user communication function, see
page 10 ‐ 1 (Basic Vol.).
Expansion RS232C/RS485 Communication Module Communication Parameter Range
Note: To use 57600 or 115200 bps, CPU modules with system program version 220 or higher and FC5A ‐ SIF2 (version 200 or higher) or
FC5A ‐ SIF4 are required.
User Communication through the Expansion RS232C Communication Module
This section describes an example of user communication through the expansion RS232C communication module to send
data to a printer. After downloading the user program to the CPU module, the CPU module can communicate with the
printer through the expansion RS232C communication module.
The operating procedures for user communication are as follows:
1. Change the Function Area Settings, if required, and download the user program through communication port 1 or 2
(RS232C) on the CPU module. See step 1 through step 8 shown on pages 25 ‐ 4 and 25 ‐ 5.
2. Connect the printer to communication port 3 through port 7 on the expansion RS232C communication module.
For terminal arrangement and wiring diagram, see page 2 ‐ 89 (Basic Vol.).
3. From the WindLDR menu bar, select Configuration > Comm. Ports .
The Function Area Settings dialog box for Communication Ports appears.
Parameter Optional Range Default
Communication Mode User communication
Baud Rate (bps) 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 (Note) 9600
Data Bits 7 or 8 7
Parity Even, Odd, None Even
Stop Bits 1 or 2 1
Receive Timeout (ms)
10 to 2540 (10 ‐ ms increments)
(Receive timeout is disabled when 0 or 2550 is selected.)
500