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DAS 8.4 Plus Installation and Operation Manual
DESCRIPTION
Serial Communication:
The DAS 8.4 Plus’s serial communication is configured for multi-drop RS-232,
allowing up to 8 - DAS 8.4 Plus’s on the same computers serial port. Burst mode
allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit. This section
defines all burst mode commands. Each burst mode commands starts with an aster-
isk (“*”). Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit (ID) address 0-
7. Following that are one or more ASCII characters specifying the command. No
carriage-return or line-feed is required to terminate the command except for those
few commands of variable length, if the maximum length is not sent. If acknowl-
edgements are enabled, successful commands are responded to with “RRR” while
errors get an “EEE” response. The syntax of each command is given below. The
syntax shows the command exactly as it should be sent, except that lower case char-
acters represent values that should be substituted:
User Programming:
The DAS 8.4 Plus programming is stored in non-volatile memory.
Configurations are set with selection dipswitches and computer commands.
Inspection:
Please examine your DAS 8.4 Plus carefully for any damage that may have been
sustained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and
retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the DAS
8.4 Plus, Multi-voltage “Lump-n-Line power supply, plug-in euroblock screw ter-
minal mating plugs, Installation manual, reversed modular serial cable and the 9-pin
D-Sub (S 9) adapter.
Setting Operation “DIP” Switches:
The DAS 8.4 Plus is equipped with an 8-position “PGM” DIP Switch. The DIP
Switch specifies 3-bit unit ID, baud rate, power-up modes, remote control and other
features listed below. The dipswitch (SW16) is located on the rear panel.
DIP (SW16) Switch Functions
Switch Default
Number
Setting
Function
1
OFF
Add 1 to Address (base address is 0)
2
OFF
Add 2 to Address (base address is 0)
3
OFF
Add 4 to Address (base address is 0)
4
OFF
Baud Rate: OFF = 9600, ON = 38400
5
OFF
Open Collector Operation Mode
6
OFF
Open Collector Operation Mode
7
OFF
Power up mode (Off = User programmable)
8
OFF
PIP/Remote Control (Off = Remote Control)
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