Power On Setup Power On Setup Functions
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Press [Select] and [Next] to move to Protocol, and press [Select] again to move to the
options. Press
[Next] or [Back] to select the desired protocol, then press [Select] to return to
the function name.
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The multiport protocol setting will change the signal levels on the serial port pins. To prevent
potential damage to equipment, set the protocol setting to the desired level before attaching the
terminal to external devices.
Termination:
For terminals equipped with a serial multiport, this item will appear if the 485 protocol is
selected. Use this function to enable or disable the EIA-485 termination network
Press
[Select] and [Next] to move to Termination, and press [Select] again to move to the
options. Press
[Next] or [Back] to select On or Off, then press [Select] to return to the function
name.
Failsafe:
For terminals equipped with a serial multiport, this item will appear if the 485 protocol is
selected. Use this function to enable or disable the EIA-485 failsafe network, which pulls the
signal lines to the passive signal levels when no device is driving the bus.
Press
[Select] and [Next] to move to Failsafe, and press [Select] again to move to the options.
Press
[Next] or [Back] to select On or Off, then press [Select] to return to the function name.
8.4.8 Keypad
You will only see this category if your terminal is set up to use a keypad. The Keypad func-
tions are used to turn the keyclick, key repeat and auto shift features on or off. The default state
of the keypad backlight (if available) is also set in this section.
8.4.8.1 Keyclick
Use this function to turn the audible keyclick on or off. If “on,” you will hear a click when a
key on the keypad is pressed.
Press
[Next] or [Back] to move to KEYPAD. Press [Select] to move to Keyclick, and press
[Select] again to move to the options. Press [Next] or [Back] to select On or Off, then press
[Select] to return to the function name.
Press
[Next] or [Back] to move to the DONE section, and select Save and Exit to exit Power
On Setup.
8.4.8.2 Key Repeat
Use this function to turn the key repeat feature on or off. If “on,” a key entry repeats if you hold
down the key on the keypad.