Interfaces
English, Revision 07, Date: 07.03.2018
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3.4.4
SIO 4
SIO4 is an adjustable RS 232 interface with the following default values: baud rate 8
bit, no parity and 1 stop bit. The following protocols can be configured via parameters:
3.5
Terminal
Terminal is an adjustable RS 232 interface with the following default values: baud rate
8 bit, no parity and 1 stop bit. The terminal emulation is ANSI. It offers communication
via a connected PC/laptop, e.g. for commissioning. The following functions are possi-
ble:
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display of the current data
•
display of the commissioning menu, which allows monitoring and control-
ling all basic vehicle functions via keys
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recording of the current data in order to prepare them for import into Excel
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import, export and editing of parameters
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import, export and editing of segments
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import, export and display of transponders / Sky-Trax tags
3.6
IO 1 to 4
The configuration depends on the pre-set vehicle options. In most cases IO1 is used
as the position impulse input from the transponder antenna and IO4 is the output for
emergency stop. The exact allocation is shown in the corresponding tables in the ref-
erence manual.
Name
Description
Convoi Leader
Telegram of the leading vehicle (electronic tow-bar, company internal use)
Convoi Chaser
Telegram of the following vehicle (electronic tow-bar, company internal use)
Ballett protocol
Connection of a PC ensuring collision free operation of 4 vehicles (company
internal use)
Table 8
SIO 4 protocols
