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The following table describes the parts of the DX8000 application window.
The following table lists the ports and the associated serial data communication standard they support.
• For COM1 and COM2: RS-232 is the default serial data standard.
• For Port 1 to 4: RS-422 and RS-485 are the available serial data standards.
Table AN. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window
Item Part Description
Port Communications port drop-down box, where you select the port for connecting a device to the DX8000.
The available choices are as follows:
• COM1: Uses RS-232 serial data standard.
• COM2: Uses RS-232 serial data standard.
• Port 1 to 4: Uses either RS-422 or RS-485 serial data standard.
Device Attached device drop-down box, where the type of device is selected to be interfaced to the DX8000 through
the communication port.
Configure Device configuration button that, when clicked, opens the Device Configuration dialog box. The Device
Configuration dialog box performs two functions, depending on the type of device selected.
• For the KBD300A and dome devices, only displays device configuration information.
• For ATM/POS devices, allows you to configure ATM/POS device options and parameters for the
selected device.
Install Protocol installation button that, when clicked, opens the Protocol Install dialog box. The Protocol Install
dialog box allows you to do the following:
• View the current device protocols already installed.
• Update the device protocols.
Interface Mode Interface mode drop-down box that allows you to select the serial data standard for the selected device.
The DX8000 supports COM1 and COM2 (RS-232) and Port 1 to Port 4 (RS-422/RS-485).
Baud Rate Baud rate drop-down box that allows you to select the baud rate for each device. Available baud rates are as
follows: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200.
Parity Parity drop-down box. You select the parity for none, odd, or even.
Data Bits Data bits drop-down box. Configure the number of data bits for 5, 6, 7, or 8.
Stop Bits Stop bits drop-down box. Select the number of stop bits for 1 or 2.
Table AO. DX8000 Ports and Serial Data Communication Standards
Port
Serial Data Standard Supported
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
COM1
COM2
1
2