Rockwell Automation 2706-DXX Dataliner Message Display DL5 Series - Manual (Page 17)

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Getting Started 2-3
Step 3
Connect the programming device communications cable. Attach one end of
the communications cable to an Allen-Bradley Industrial Terminal, a DTE
Terminal, or computer. Since there are variations between the connections
required, refer to the following guidelines:
•
If you are using an Allen-Bradley Industrial Terminal, connect the “D”
type connector on the communications cable (Catalog No. 2706-NC15)
to port B on the terminal.
•
If you are using a DTE type CRT terminal, connect the 2706-NC15
communications cable to the computer communications port on the
terminal. The computer communications port is usually labeled “Main”,
“EIA”, or “RS-232”. Do not use the terminals labeled “Remote”,
“Printer”, or “Auxiliary”.
•
If you are using a DEC VT52, VT100, or VT101, connect a Catalog
Number 2706-NC12 cable to the “Main” or “RS-232” port.
•
If you are using a computer and DL5 offline software, connect the
appropriate programming cable to the COM1 serial communication port
of the computer.
Note: For cable requirements, see Chapter 6. Cable diagrams can be found
in Appendix B.
Step 4
Plug the other end of the communications cable into the connector labeled
RS-232 on the back of the DL5.
Step 5
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Set your terminal or computer COM1 port to operate at:
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9600 baud rate (default of the DL5)
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8 data bits
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no parity
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1 stop bit
Important: Some terminals require that power be cycled off and then on
before changes to communications protocol take effect. If the DL5 had
been previously programmed, the baud rate may have been changed to
something other than 9600 baud (e.g., 300 or 1200). The DL5 will display
its baud rate on power up.