Operator Interface Module Instruction Manual
Connections and Setup
Chapter 7
Communication
7–7
The DTAM Micro and PLC-5 must be set as follows for communications
to occur:
RS-232C
DTAM Micro
PLC-5
Cable (Catalog No. 2707-NC3)
Channel 0
RS-232 Version
DTAM Micro
The DTAM Micro must have an application with a PLC5-DF1 operating
system installed. The Baud Rate and Parity of the DTAM Micro and PLC-5
must be set the same.
PLC-5
Channel 0 must be set as follows (NA = Not Applicable):
Parameter Setting Comments
Channel Configuration Option System DF1 Pt-Pt Required for proper operation.
Diagnostic File 3-999 Must be a unique integer file number.
Remote Mode change Disabled Required for proper operation.
Mode Atten. Character NA Not used with Remote Mode disabled.
System Mode Character NA Not used with Remote Mode disabled.
User Mode Character NA Not used with Remote Mode disabled.
Baud Rate See Comments DTAM Micro must be set the same.
Stop Bits 1 Required for proper operation.
Parity See Comments DTAM Micro must be set the same.
Control Line No Handshaking Required unless communication cable
loops back control signals.
Duplicate Detect NA User definable per system requirements.
ACK Timeout NA User definable per system requirements.
Message Timeout NA User definable per system requirements.
Error Detect CRC Required for proper operation.
NAK Receive NA User definable per system requirements.
DF1 ENQs NA User definable per system requirements.
RS-232 Communications
with a PLC-5