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8.3.4 Setup Communications Parameters

These parameters are necessary to set up communications between the
computer and Composer. The Setup >> Communications menu choice brings
up the dialog shown in

Figure 8-4

. Make sure that correct COM port is selected

from the pull-down menu. The baud rate must conform to the DIP switch setting
on Composer. Refer to

section 4.3.6.5, CFGR1, on page 4-25

. Supported baud

rates are 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600.

Figure 8-4 Communications setup dialog

Save Graph As

This feature is not available in Setup Tool. Creates a text
file (default) or an image file containing all data points in
the currently displayed graph. User is prompted for a file
name and destination path. This function is equivalent to
screen capture. The user may choose total number of
data points from the menu item Setup >> Data Display.
See

section 8.3.10 on page 8-25

.

Monitor Timer

This timer shows the time elapsed since the monitor
program was activated. Double clicking resets the timer.
This feature cannot be accessed from Menu bar.

Control Timer

This timer is visible when Composer is in active control.
Double clicking resets the timer. It is not accessible from
Menu bar.

Table 8-4 Ribbon Bar Buttons

Button

Function

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