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10-12 • E2 RX/BX/CX I&O Manual 026-1614 Rev 4 5-JAN-2013
10.11 Set Up Network Baud
Rates
NOTE: If a baud rate is changed in this screen,
the controller must be rebooted (turned OFF
then ON ag
ain) to make the baud rate change
occur.
10.11.1 COM1 Serial (RS232) Baud
Rate
To access COM1 Serial (RS232) and I/O Network
baud rates:
1. Press
to open the Main Menu
2. Press
(System Configuration)
3. Press
(System Information)
4. Press
(General Controller Info) and navigate
to the COM1 Baud rate field
The CO
M1 Baud rate field determines the speed of
communications between the E2 and an RS232 device
(such as a satellite link or PC).
The baud rate selected in this field should correspond
wit
h the baud rate for the RS232 device. For example, if
connecting a PC to this port, the PC’s COM port should
be set up to communicate at the same rate as what is set
in this field.
There are multiple options to
choose from. Select one
of the options below using (LOOK UP) depending
on the type of connection.
• 120
0 Baud (devices that operate at 1200)
• 240
0 Baud (devices that operate at 2400)
• 4800 Baud (devices that operate at 4800)
• 9600 Baud (recommended for s
atellite)
• 19.2 Kbaud (reco
mmended for modem)
• 38.4 Kbaud (reco
mmended for modem)
• 57.6 Kbaud (reco
mmended for modem)
•115.2 Kbaud (recommended for direct
connect)
Figure 10-18 - COM1 Baud Rate Setup (Serial RS232)
10.11.2 I/O Network Baud Rate
The I/O Network baud rate is the rate at which the E2
will communicate with input and output boards on the
RS485 I/O Network, and is located directly below the
RS232 Baud rate field.
Press to
select the baud rate. The appropriate
baud rate is 9600 baud.
Figure 10-19
- I/O Network Baud Rate Setup