1 defining rs-232 communication, 2 defining can communication – ElmoMC SimplIQ Servo Drives Composer User Manual User Manual

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2.3.1 Defining RS-232 Communication

If you selected RS-232 as your communication type, the RS-232 Properties dialog box will
be displayed, as follows:

Use the Com Port, Bits per Second and Parity drop-down lists to select the appropriate
setting for each parameter. You can use the Restore Defaults button to recall the default
settings; the defaults are COM 1 (Com Port), 19,200 (Bits Per Second) and None (Parity).
When you are finished, click Connect to activate the communication link. If a
Communications Error occurs, try increasing the baud rate.

2.3.2 Defining CAN Communication

Before defining CAN communication parameters, be sure to define the specific CAN
control board and firmware installed in your computer. Then select CAN as your
communication type. The CAN Properties dialog box will be displayed, as follows:

1. In the Node ID text box of the CAN dialog box, enter a unique number for the drive

node. The permissible number of nodes ranges from 1 to 127.

2. From the Baud Rate drop-down list, select the baud rate that is used for all nodes of

the network.

3. Click the Board tab to display the CAN Properties – Board dialog box, as follows:

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