Cannon CT-2000 - Communication and Data Transfer

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Communication Options
Several communication options between the CT-2000 and your computer may be configured from
the MENU keypad option.
Change Port Speed
The Change Port Speed option provides a speed setting for data transfer between the CT-2000 and
a computer via the RS-232C connection. Select the baud rate (the default for most software is 9600)
in bps (bits per second) from one of the following options:
1. 1200
2. 2400
3. 8600
4. 19.2k
5. 38.4k
Keypad Sequence
MENU > 3 > ENTER > 1 > ENTER > Input speed choice (1 – 5) > ENTER
MODE
The MODE keypad option permits RS-232C or RS-485 communication options.
The CT-2000 is equipped with a full-duplex RS-232C point-to-point interface as well as a half-duplex
RS-485 network interface. Commands and Queries may be sent to the CT-2000 via either interface.
Responses and Reports may be received by the master controlling computer.
This interface is configured as 8 data bits with no parity and one stop bit.
The mode of operation, polled (multi-drop) or point-to-point, can only be configured via the front
panel menu.
Procedure
To select the MODE option, press 2 from the COM Setup menu.