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4. Connect the RJ-45 data cable from the wall block to a DX8100 RS-422 port (Port 1–4).
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Figure 100. Connecting the KBD300A to the DX8100
SELECTING THE KBD300A OPERATIONAL MODE
You use the KBD300A’s DIP switch to set the keyboard’s address and select the operational mode.
• Only one KBD300A is attached to the DX8100 at any one time.
• The DX8100 only supports the KBD300A CM6700 mode.
DIP switch positions 1–4 are used to set the keyboard’s address. Switch position 5–8 are used to select the operational mode.
To set the KBD300A operate in the CM6700 mode:
1. On the back of the KBD300A, remove the two screws and the DIP switch cover.
2. Set the DIP switch as shown below. In this case, the address is 3 and the operational mode is C6700 ASCII. This mode is only supported in
firmware version 5.0 and higher.
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
UP = OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
DOWN = ON ON ON ON
For more information about setting the address and selecting the operational mode, refer to the KBD300A Installation/Operation Manual.
3. Replace the DIP switch cover plate.
Figure 101. Setting the KBD300A DIP Switch
This concludes the hardware installation phase. Next, you must configure the DX8100 data communications setting for the KBD300A. For more
information about setting the DX8100 data communications setting for the KBD300A, refer to the DX8100 Operations and Programming Manual
or DX8100 Help.