MSD-54 SERIES User
’s Guide
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8.10.2 Operation mode [FUNCTION]
You can set the operation mode to
“RECEIVER” mode in which the MSD is controlled externally or
“TRANSMITTER” mode in which the MSD controls external devices.
・
RECEIVER [Default]
・
TRANSMITTER
[Table 8.10] RS-232C operation
Mode
External control
Controlling external devices using
RECEIVER
Can be used
Cannot be used
*1
TRANSMITTER
Cannot be used
*2
Can be used
*1
You cannot use the serial Com ports set to “RECEIVER” mode to control external devices.
*2
You cannot use the serial Com ports set to “TRANSMITTER” mode to control the MSD externally.
1. To set the COM operation mode using menu:
MSD-5404
Top
↓
SET key
[FUNCTION SELECT]
COM PORT
▲▼
keys: Select “COM PORT”.
↓
SET key
[COM PORT]
FUNCTION
▲▼
keys: Select “FUNCTION”.
↓
SET key
↑
ESC key: Cancels the setting and returns to the previous screen.
[CH1 FUNCTION]
R
ECIEVER
▲▼
keys: Select the desired operation mode of RS-232C CH1
(RECIEVER or TRANSMITTER).
↓
◄►keys
[CH2 FUNCTION]
R
ECIEVER
▲▼
keys: Select the desired operation mode of RS-232C CH2
(RECIEVER or TRANSMITTER).
↓
SET key: Applies settings.
[COM FUNCTION]
NOW UPDATE...
The message is displayed for one second and then previous screen is
displayed automatically.
↓
[COM PORT]
FUNCTION
Note:
If you do not press the “SET” key, the COM operation mode is not changed. Make sure to press the “SET”
key.
2. To set the COM operation mode using commands:
@SCF: Set COM port operation
@GCF: Get COM port operation