Configure the Auxiliary Port

Command: CA (Configure Auxiliary). Can be used in online, offline or secure state.

Function:     To configure the Auxiliary port for use with a serial printer. Note that the auxiliary port can also be configured using the CP (Configure Printer) command; any previous settings are overwritten.
The variables to be configured are as follows:

·         Baud rate:         300 to 38.4k.

·         Data bits:          7 or 8 data bits.

·         Parity bit:          Odd, even or no parity.

·         Stop bits:          1 stop bit.

Inputs:        Baud rate (see example below).
Word format (see example below).

Outputs:     None.

Errors:        None.

 

Example:

 CA <Return>

BAUD RATES

   WORD FORMATS

1.

300

1.

7 bits, no parity, 1 stop

2.

600

2.

7 bits, odd parity, 1 stop

3.

1200

3.

7 bits, even parity, 1 stop

4.

2400

4.

8 bits, no parity, 1 stop

5.

4800

5.

8 bits, odd parity, 1 stop

6.

9600

6.

8 bits, even parity, 1 stop

7.

19200

 

 

8.

38400

 

 

In response to the prompts, enter the number of the

desired option or < RETURN > for no change.

Auxiliary port baud rate: (current value = 6) <Return>

Auxiliary port word format: (current value = 4) 3 <Return>

The values entered take effect immediately after the command has been completed.

Default Settings (Auxiliary Port)

The default settings for the Auxiliary port are:

9600 baud,

8 data bits,

1 stop bit,

No parity.