Automation_Tech
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Hi Guys and the master Bernie
I need more advice….I know very little about ASCII transmission via RS-232
I am considering purchasing this electronic display
These are some of the listed features,
·A 4-digit serial data interface display receives RS232 or RS422/485 data and displays it.
·Features a floating decimal point.
·Data protocol: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit & no parity.
·Field-selectable baud rate that is factory set to 1200. Five selectable baud rates.
·Easily connect dozens of displays in a multi-drop network
·A 6,8,10 or 12 digit serial data interface display receives RS232 or RS422/485 data and displays it.
·Data string (ASCII) protocol: <2-digit address> <6-12 digit data, optional decimal point>
·Field-selectable address factory set to 01 for one display and in sequence for multiple displays
I will be using a DL06 and reconfiguring Com port 1 (4-46 in the manual) then configuring a Non-Sequence protocol output (4-50) to the display via the rs-232
I thought of using the Ethernet but the 232 seems like it may be easier, it’s about 15ft away, so the distance should not be a big deal.
But before I spend 500.00ish, do you think it will work? would the Ethernet be better? Should I not us a Non-Sequence protocol?
I already have the DL06 and its on the Ethernet
Many thanks
I need more advice….I know very little about ASCII transmission via RS-232
I am considering purchasing this electronic display
These are some of the listed features,
·A 4-digit serial data interface display receives RS232 or RS422/485 data and displays it.
·Features a floating decimal point.
·Data protocol: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit & no parity.
·Field-selectable baud rate that is factory set to 1200. Five selectable baud rates.
·Easily connect dozens of displays in a multi-drop network
·A 6,8,10 or 12 digit serial data interface display receives RS232 or RS422/485 data and displays it.
·Data string (ASCII) protocol: <2-digit address> <6-12 digit data, optional decimal point>
·Field-selectable address factory set to 01 for one display and in sequence for multiple displays
I will be using a DL06 and reconfiguring Com port 1 (4-46 in the manual) then configuring a Non-Sequence protocol output (4-50) to the display via the rs-232
I thought of using the Ethernet but the 232 seems like it may be easier, it’s about 15ft away, so the distance should not be a big deal.
But before I spend 500.00ish, do you think it will work? would the Ethernet be better? Should I not us a Non-Sequence protocol?
I already have the DL06 and its on the Ethernet
Many thanks