User guide

Front Panel Interface 5-19
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The NODE CONFIGURATION MENU is used to conÞgure various
parameters of the DL3800, including:
Table 5-5 NODE CONFIGURATION MENU Items
Parameter Definition
Unit ID The Unit ID is an alphanumeric designation up to 16 characters in
length. The unit is shipped without a Unit ID.
To access Unit ID from the NODE CONFIGURATION MENU,
press
ENTER when Unit ID appears in the display. Press ENTER
again, and the first space or letter will begin blinking. Use the up and
down arrows to select the desired letter or number. Press
ENTER
again to confirm the selection, and move on to the next letter or number
Unit Number The Unit Number is a four digit number. The unit is shipped from the
factory without a number.
To access the Unit Number, press
ENTER when Unit Number appears
in the display. To enter or change the Unit Number, follow the same
steps as in entering the Unit ID.
Date & Time The Date & Time are set at the factory, PST. They appear in the display
as:
June 07, 1998 09:44:49
To change the Date & Time, follow the procedure described under
“Node Configuration”.
Node Comm Port The following communications port parameters can be set through this
display: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Flow Control, and
Multidrop Mode.
Baud Rate The BAUD RATE MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Baud
Rate: 38,400, 19,200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, or 300.
Parity The PARITY MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present
Parity: either No, Odd, or Even.
Data Bits The DATA BITS MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Data
Bits configuration, either 1, 1.5, or 2.
Stop Bits The STOP BITS MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Stop
Bits configuration: either 1, 1.5, or 2.