2 to clear the event queue, 1 to view df1 data – Rockwell Automation RECOMM-232 Serial Converter for use with DPI AC Drives User Manual

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5.3.2 To Clear the Event Queue

Step 1.

Access the event queue using a configuration tool. Refer
to section 4.1.

Step 2. Set the value of 1 > Clr Event Queue to Enable, and then

press Enter to clear the event queue. See figure 5.3.

5.4

Viewing and Clearing DF1
Communication Statistics

If you encounter unexpected communications problems or are
creating an application that uses DF1 data, you can view the
communications statistics in the serial converter. Parameters 06
through 15 store this data.

In order to view and clear DF1 data, you must access the main
menu in the serial converter firmware. Refer to section 3.1.

5.4.1 To View DF1 Data

Step 1.

Access the parameters in the serial converter using a
configuration tool. Refer to section 3.1.

Step 2. Scroll through the DF1 parameters. Parameters 06 through

15 contain DF1 data. See figure 5.4. For a description of
each parameter, refer to Appendix B, Serial Converter
Parameters.

Figure 5.3 – Clearing the Event Queue

Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll

through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or

RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press

the ENTER key to save a new value.

1> Clr Event Queue = Enable

Figure 5.4 – Viewing DF1 Data

Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll

through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or

RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press

the ENTER key to save a new value.

7R> DF1 Packets Sent = 0

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