Port Function - Command Line
The Command Line port function is used for diagnostics. You can connect to this port using an ASCII Terminal Emulator to send commands and view diagnostic messages.
Only one port may be assigned the Command Line function.
Port Mode
Use the combo box to specify the mode in which a port is operating. The options vary, depending on the port and device type, and can comprise a combination of the following:
Baud Rate
Use the combo box to specify the baud rate used for transferring data via the port.
Serial Format
Displayed when applicable. Use the combo box to specify the number of data bits used to transmit each byte of data and the parity. The options comprise:
- 8-bit No Parity
- 8-bit Even Parity
- 8-bit Odd Parity
- 7-bit Even Parity
- 7-bit Odd Parity
- 8-bit No Parity 2 Stop Bits.