Serial (RAW)

Connect to a PLC using a serial (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) connection.

Properties

• Identification
  • Name – Customizable name
  • Id – Customizable Id
• Port Settings
  • Port Name – Select the name of the port, COM1 for example
  • Baud Rate – Select the baud rate at which to connect
  • Parity – Choose from Odd, Even, Mark or Space
  • Data Bits – Enter the number of data bits to be used
  • Stop Bits – Choose from One, Two or OnePointFive
• Line Signals
  • DTR – Select if DTR (Data Terminal Ready) is to be used
  • RTS – Select if RTS (Request To Send) is to be used
  • Handshake – Choose from XOnXOff, RequestToSend or RequestToSendXOnXOff handshake protocols
• Communication
  • Auto Connect – Activate or Deactivate whether Experior should try to automatically connect to the “Device”
• Memory Allocation (PLC Input)
  • Automatic – Activate or Deactivate automatic memory allocation
  • Length – Enter data length (only available if Automatic = False)
  • Offset – Enter memory offset (only available if Automatic = False)
• Memory Allocation (PLC Output)
  • Automatic – Activate or Deactivate automatic memory allocation
  • Length – Enter data length (only available if Automatic = False)
  • Offset – Enter memory offset (only available if Automatic = False)