Before using the ASCII protocol, you need to select it from the machine’s front panel. Press the MENU button until you get to “set communication protocol” and then choose the ASCII protocol. This is saved in the non-volatile memory, so the machine will remain as ASCII even after cycling power. To check that the protocol has been selected, and to confirm that the communication is OK, send the” Connection Status” comnad to the VS-3232Vxl. It should reply by sending back the string OK!!
ASCII Protocol
serial
Baud: 9600
Bits: 8
Parity: n
Stop Bits: 1
ethernet
Port: 23
Type: udp
IP Address: 192.168.1.254
CROSSPOINT CONNECTION – This event patches an input to an output.
RECALL A SETUP – This commands recalls a saved setup.
STORE A SETUP – This commands stores the machine’s present status to a setup preset.
GET CONNECTION STATUS – Checks that the protocol has been selected, and confirms that the communication is OK. Fills in the “connection Status ” variable.
Error
Connection_Status “Unknown”
