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6-7
Section
Setting Conditions for Communications with Host by Using Memory Switches
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Screen data transmission is stopped by operation at the NT Support Tool.
Note When transferring the data in units of screens, if there are changes in memory
table and/or direct access, transfer such data along with the screen data.
The system may operate unpredictably without this data.
6-7
Setting Conditions for Communications with Host by
Using Memory Switches
The method for setting the communication method for communications with the
host is described here.
For details on setting the communication conditions for a bar code reader, refer
to 6-10 Setting the Bar Code Reader Input Function (page 144).
6-7-1 About Communication Conditions
The following settings are made for the communication conditions for commu-
nication between the NT21 and the host.
Port Communication Method/Communication Type Settings
Setting Item
Function
Setting Options
Page
Comm. A Method
Set the communication method used at serial
port A. Depending on the communication meth-
od, further communication condition settings
may be necessary.
None/Host Link/NT Link (1:1)/
NT Link (1:N) (standard or high-
speed)/Bar-Code Reader
Memory link
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Comm. B Method
Set the communication method used at serial
port B. Depending on the communication meth-
od, further communication condition settings
may be necessary.
None/Host Link/NT Link (1:1)/
NT Link (1:N) (standard or high-
speed)
Memory link
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Communication Condition Settings for the Host Link Method
Setting Item
Function
Setting Op-
tions
Page
Comm. Speed
(for host link only)
Sets the baud rate for commu-
nications with the host.
9,600 bps/
19,200 bps
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Communication Condition Settings for the 1:1 NT Link Method
No further communication conditions need to be set.
Communication Conditions Settings for the 1:N NT Link Method
Setting Item
Function
Setting Op-
tions
Page
Unit No.
(for 1:N NT Link only)
Set the unit number of the NT21.
0 to 7
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129
Comm. Speed
Sets the baud rate for commu-
nications with the host.
Standard or
high-speed
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Items Set for
Communication
Conditions