Newtec AZ710 - Connecting the Converter via Serial Port; Serial Interface and Line Settings

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4.3.2 Connecting the Converter
The device is set to RS485 by factory default. When you prefer RS232, choose:
 AZ710 >> Unit >> Setup >> Serial port settings
Default serial port settings:
AZ710/Unit/Setup/Serial port settings:
• Serial interface type RS485
• Device RMCP address 100
• Serial baud rate 115200
Alternatively, use an RS232 to RS485 converter to connect the Monitor and
Control port to a serial communication port of a PC. Pin out on the converter can
differ depending on the brand and type of the converter.
When using RS232, use a null-modem cable with the following layout:
PC Device Signal
9 Pin D-types 9 Pin D-types
2 3 TxD
3 2 RxD
5 5 GND
Table 3 - RS232 cable pin layout
4.3.3 Serial Interface and Line Settings
The main line settings for this serial interface are:
• Asynchronous data transfer
• 1 start bit (logic "0")
• 7 data bits (LSB first on line)
• Even parity
• 1 stop bit (logic "1")
• 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 baud
To set the serial baudrate, choose: