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5.4
Functions of connection Y3
An RS 232 interface is available at connection Y3 (5-pin M12 socket). It is used to
• configure the measurement function of the ROD4…plus with
RODplussoft
• configure the detection function of the ROD4…plus with
RODsoft
• diagnose errors and perform troubleshooting.
The KB-ROD4plus… ready-made cable (accessory) is used for configuring the
ROD4…plus.
5.4.1
Y3 default settings
Interface Y3 is configured ex works as follows:
• Baud rate:
57.6kBd
• Data bits:
8
• Stop bits:
1
• Parity:
none
Notice!
These settings cannot be changed.
5.5
Functions of connection Y4
At connection Y4 (8-pin M12 plug), either an RS 232 or RS 422 interface is available. It is
used for measurement data transfer with the following protocols:
• Binary, ROD4 compatible
• ASCII Remote
It can also be used for configuring the measurement instrumentation with
RODplussoft
.
According to the protocols mentioned above, in the default setting each measurement data
transfer is initiated with an STX command and ended with an ETX command.
The K-D M12A-8P… ready-made cable (accessory) is used for measurement data transfer
with an RS 232/RS 422 interface.
5.5.1
Y4 default settings
The PC interface is configured ex works as follows:
• Baud rate:
115.2kBd
• Data bits:
8
• Stop bits:
1
• Parity:
none
Notice!
Only the transmission rate of the interface can be changed using
RODplussoft
.