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9.2.3. RS-232 Communication Settings
Change the RS-232 communication settings to match the robot controller side communications settings.
RS-232 communication can be used when connecting to a CR700 or CR500 series controller.
Figure 9-4 RS-232 Communication Settings
Table 9-4 RS-232 Communication Setting Items and Default Values
Port used COM1 – COM10 can be selected. COM1
speed
Select from 4800, 9600, and 19200.
+ It is possible to select Baud rate 38400 only when
connecting this software with the CRnD-700 controller.
9600
7 or 8 can be selected, but select 8.
None, Odd, or Even can be selected.
Select from 1, 1.5, and 2.
Settable range
Minimum value : 1000 msec
Maximum value : 30000 msec
5000 msec
Timeout time for receiving
Settable range
Minimum value : 5000 msec
Maximum value : 120000 msec
30000 msec
Number of communication retries
Settable range
Minimum value : 0
3
Non-Procedural or Procedural can be selected.
Set the following to perform a high-speed, stable communication.
Baud rate : 19200 bps
Protocol used : Procedural
It is also necessary to change the communication settings to the same value of the robot controllers at this
time.
Normal operation not guaranteed with USB to RS-232 cables.
Normal operation is not guaranteed when using the USB to RS-232 cable. When using the RS-232
as a communication port, use of a computer with a serial port is recommended.