Quick Eagle Networks DL3800E - Manual (Page 109)

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Table 5-5 NODE CONFIGURATION MENU Items
Parameter Definition
Unit ID The Unit ID is an alphanumeric designation up to 16 characters in
length. The unit is shipped without a Unit ID.
To access Unit ID from the NODE CONFIGURATION MENU ,
press Enter when Unit ID appears. Press Enter again and the first
space or letter blinks. Use the arrows to select the desired letter or
number. Press
Enter again to confirm the selection, and move to the
next letter or number
Unit Number The Unit Number is a four digit number. The unit is shipped from the
factory without a number.
Note: Each unit must be set to a different number to allow remote
communication and daisy chaining of multiple units. For example, if the
remote unit is set to the same number as the local unit you will not be
able to access the remote unit.
To access the Unit Number, press Enter when Unit Number appears
in the display. To enter or change the Unit Number, follow the same
steps as in entering the Unit ID. The following entry should be added:
REM Access ON/OFF This enables or disables the capability that allows users to view and
access the local configuration settings from the remote unit.
Date & Time The Date & Time are factory set to PST. The format in the display looks
like: June 07, 1998 09:44:49
To change the Date & Time, follow the procedure described under
“Node Configuration.”
Node Comm Port These communications port parameters can be set through this display:
Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Flow Control, Multidrop Mode.
Baud Rate The BAUD RATE MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Baud
Rate: 38,400, 19,200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, or 300.
Parity The PARITY MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present
Parity: either No, Odd, or Even.
Data Bits The DATA BITS MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Data
Bits configuration, either 7 or 8.
Stop Bits The STOP BITS MENU is accessed through the NODE COMM PORT
MENU. When the menu is first displayed, it will show the present Stop
Bits configuration: either 1, 1.5, or 2.