Port Setting Basics
Each serial port on the NPort 6000 can be configured independently. To configure the operation mode and
settings for a port, expand Serial Port Settings in the navigation panel, then expand the port that you would
like to configure. Individual port settings are grouped into four categories in the navigation panel: Operation
Modes, Communication Parameters, Data Buffering/Log, and Modem Settings.
Select Operation Modes in the navigation panel to select and configure the mode for each serial port. For
NPort 6000 models with 2 or more serial ports, you may use the checkboxes at the bottom of the window to
apply the settings to one or more ports.
Application: Select an application for the serial port from among the choices. Your application will determine
the modes that are available.
Mode: Once you have chosen an application, select the mode. The available configuration settings will vary
depending on the mode that you have selected.
Device Control Applications
Real COM Mode
TCP alive check time (default=7 min): This field specifies how long the NPort 6000 will wait for a response
to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort 6000 checks connection status by sending