Appendix
AFP-2800/2802 Manual – P/N 11249 11-Mar-08 99
8.4.2.6 PROGRAMMING
The LCD80 annunciator mode pre-programmed messages can be programmed in via a laptop using the AFP-
2800/2802 PC Interface Program. Each required message must be activated via a script in the AFP-2800/2802
panel.
Switch 7 of DIP switch SW1 will enable the RS232 port on the LCD80 for programming.
The upload/download cable for the LCD-80 is a 9 pin female on one end and 3 wires on the other end.
A RS-232 serial cable is needed in the configuration as shown below:
LCD-80 EIA Name 9 PIN
Connector
25 PIN
Connector
1 Tx D 3 2
6 Signal
Ground
5 7
7 Rx D 2 3
No
Connection
DTR 4 (Note 1) 20
No
Connection
DSR 6 (Note 1) 6
Note 1: Pin 4 (DTR) is connected to pin 6 (DSR) in the 9 pin connector housing.
Downloading new labels:
Using the PCI create an LCD-80 at the desired address.
Enter all the required descriptors in the PCI.
Set dip switch 7 to on and connect the programming cable to the LCD-80.
Select download on the PCI and tick the LCD-80 option.
The PCI will ask for the address of the LCD-80 before commencing download.
Uploading existing labels:
Using the PCI create an LCD-80 at the desired address.
Set dip switch 7 to on and connect the programming cable to the LCD-80.
Select upload on the PCI and tick the LCD-80 option.
The PCI will ask for the address of the LCD-80 before commencing upload.
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