User manual

Installation and Setup
2-20 ProMaster 2500 User Manual
Switching Between
Local and Remote
Modes
As discussed in Chapter 1, the 2500 uses two methods to communicate
with the operator. Ninety-five per cent of the interaction will be through
the TaskLink screens and PC keyboard. The remaining five per cent of
the interaction is through the 2500’s keyboard and display. When the
system is initially shipped from the factory, it is configured to
communicate with TaskLink.
There are two key points to remember about these modes:
1. When you are using TaskLink, the 2500 is operating in
Remote mode
.
The 2500 displays the message
PROMASTER REMOTE MODE.
2. When you are entering commands on the 2500’s keyboard, the
system is either:
•in
Local mode
, or
• running a Task and you have pressed
STOP
on the keyboard to
make an adjustment. A complete list of STOP commands is
located in Appendix B.
If the 2500 powers up in local mode, you can switch to remote mode by
pressing
LOWER CASE
+
R
(for
remote
) on the 2500’s keyboard. The 2500
displays
The 2500 remains in remote mode until you change it by pressing
LOWER CASE
+
L
(for
local
) on the 2500’s keyboard. The 2500 powers
up in the mode it was in when last turned off. This will be remote mode
when operating with TaskLink.
Default 2500 System
Configuration
Listed below are the default settings for the ProMaster 2500 system. The
procedures for changing these parameters are described in relevant
sections of the manual. Under most circumstances, you will use these
defaults, connect the air line and communication cables, power up the
system, and start creating Tasks.
PROMASTER REMOTE MODE
Parameter Type Parameter Default
General Remote Port Baud Rate
Programmer Port Baud Rate
Audible Alarm
9600
9600
On
Labeler Label Calibration
Label Placement
Label Adjust
Print 1/16” from
leading edge
Autocenter
Centered on device
TaskLink Ports Programmer Port
Remote Port
COM1 on PC
COM2 on PC