RS-232 Settings

RS-232 Settings

Configure various RS-232 settings such as a terminator, trigger string, baud rate, or parity.
Enabling RS-232 control enables the device to receive control messages from RS-232.  For additional information, refer to the Connectivity Guidelines section.
RS-232 Settings
Setting
Description
Enable RS-232 Control
Enable or disable control messages issued to the device through the RS-232 serial port.
Control Terminator
Identify a terminator.
Trigger String
Identify a customizable trigger command. Sending this string to the Control Port with the Control Terminator triggered the active job on the device with TCP/IP Trigger is selected in the Capture chevron.
Results
Enable or disable the transmission of the result message to the serial port.
Speed (Baud Rate)
Configure the speed at which information is transferred to the device.
Data Bits
Determine the number of data bits per block of data transmitted.
Parity
Select an error-checking bit that returns a logic bit depending on the number of data bits expected.
Stop Bits
Determine the number of bit periods to wait before sending the next start bit.