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4-6 Troubleshooting
If you encounter unexpected communications problems or are creating
an application that uses DF1 data, you can view the communications
statistics in the serial converter. Parameters 06 through 15 store this data.
In order to view and clear DF1 data, you must access the main menu in
the serial converter firmware. Refer to
Configuration Tools in Chapter 3.
To view DF1 data
1. Access the parameters in the serial converter using a configuration
tool. Refer to
Configuration Tools in Chapter 3.
2. Scroll through the DF1 parameters. Parameters 06 through 15
contain DF1 data. For a description of each parameter, refer to
Appendix B, Serial Converter Parameters.
Figure 4.4 Example Parameter Display in HyperTerminal
To clear DF1 data
1. Access the parameters in the serial converter using a configuration
tool. Refer to
Configuration Tools in Chapter 3.
2. Set the value of Parameter 6 - [Clear DF1 Counts] to Clear
Counts, and then press Enter to clear the DF1 data.
Figure 4.5 Example Parameter Display in HyperTerminal
Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics
Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll
through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or
RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press
the ENTER key to save a new value.
7R> DF1 Packets Sent = 0
Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll
through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or
RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press
the ENTER key to save a new value.
6> Clear DF1 Counts = Clear Counts