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Xact Application User Manual
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This chapter describes the data fields and controls in the main application
window.
USB Serial Port
Before communicating with the Xact Development Board or other Xact device,
you need to set up the USB Serial Port; this panel lets you do just that. The
window is opened with most of the contents disabled; once the port is selected
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Port
If you already know the port to which the Board is connected, select it from the
drop-down list. Else, press Scan to have the application search for ports and
populate the list, then select from the list.
Baud Rate (port speed)
Select a default speed for the serial port. The choices available are 9600, 57600,
and 115200.
Parity
Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark, or Space.
Data Bits & Stop Bit
Select the number of Data Bits from the spin box. Then select the Stop Bit;
choices available are None, 1, 2, or 1.5.
Handshaking
Finally, select the handshaking mode; choose from XonXoff, RequestToSend
(RTS), or RequestToSendXonXoff.
AT Commands
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the device). Currently the response information from sending a command is not
available, so this feature is of limited usefulness.
Reset Device
Resetting the device is accomplished by sending AT+CFUN=1 to the unit;
releasing the battery connector on the PCB; or letting the battery completely
discharge and recharge afterwards.