YCO-1111-03-13
DP-6200
Operation Manual
Connecting the RS-232C Option
With the DP-6200 and the device it is being connected to both powered off, connect the DB-9 (F)
end of the cable to the DB-9 (M) port on the back of the indicator housing. Connect the other end
of the cable to the serial port on the other device (i.e. - computer, printer, etc.) To connect the DP-
6200 to a PC, use a DB-9 (F/F) straight thru cable. Do NOT use a null modem cable. Power on
the DP‑6200 and configure User Parameters 03 to 08 as desired for your serial communications
(see section VII User Parameters.) Configure the connecting device to the same serial settings ac
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cording to the manufacturer's instructions. The default RS-232 settings for the DP-6200 are:
Keyword Default
Function
Description
03
001
Communication
Specified commands acceptable
04
000
Communication Data
Net weight (1 batch)
05
000
Communication Speed
9600 bps
06
000
Character Length
8 bits
07
002
Parity
Even
08
001
Stop Bit Length
2 bits
* * * WARNING * * *
RS-232 is not a hot swappable connection. Connecting or disconnecting the serial cable while the
DP-6200 and/or the serial device are powered on can damage the circuits of either device. Power
off both the DP-6200 and the serial device before connecting or disconnecting the serial cable.
III Setup
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