Chapter 6 ______________________________________________________ Communication settings
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PC connection
In case you want to check and/or change the communication protocol
or settings, see the following sections. If this is not needed, start
operation with the data commands, see Chapter 7.
Screw terminal/M12 connection
1.
Make a connection by using a suitable serial cable between the
screw terminals/M12 connector (see
Wiring
) and the PC serial
port.
2.
Power-up the WXT510.
3.
Open WXT Configuration Tool or terminal program and select
the following default communication settings.
Default serial communication settings for screw terminal/M12
connection
Com. protocol
Serial settings
SDI-12
1200 baud, 7, E, 1
RS-232, ASCII
19200 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-485, ASCII
19200 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-422 ASCII
19200 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-422 NMEA
4800 baud, 8, N, 1
4.
Change the settings, see the section
Communication setting
commands
.
Service port connection
Service mode is activated when the service cable (included in the
WXT Configuration Tool kit, see list of accessories, page 89) is
plugged into the service connector. The service connection with fixed
serial port settings is recommended for checking/changing the device
settings by using the WXT Configuration Tool or by using a standard
PC terminal program.
1.
Make a connection between the serial port of your PC and the
service port connector on the bottom plate of the transmitter (see
picture on page 11) by using a service cable.
2.
Power-up the WXT510 by using a 9V alkaline in connection with
the service cable or by using the screw terminals/M12 connector.
3.
Open the WXT Configuration Tool or a terminal program and
select the following default communication settings: