6-6 Communications Settings
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successful after the number of communications retries specified here have been executed,
processing set for the communications auto return will be executed. The number of retries
can be set to between 0 and 255 times. Input the value by using the tenkey or the Up ( )
and Down ( ) buttons that are displayed by pressing the display area.
The default setting is 5 retries.
• Port Communications Method and Communications Type
Set the communications method for serial ports A and B, for Ethernet and for Controller Link. The
right half of the screen will change according to the settings.
Reference To change the communications method for another port, the Write Button must be
pressed before continuing. The settings will not be saved if the communications method
is switched without pressing the Write Button.
@ Supported Communications Method Combinations
Serial ports A and B cannot be used at the same time as a Bar Code Reader.
Serial ports A and B, Ethernet and Controller Link can be used in any combination with other
communications methods.
Serial ports A and B, Ethernet and Controller Link, however, cannot be all used simultane-
ously (except when using a Bar Code Reader).
Reference
Serial ports A and B, Ethernet and Controller Link can be set to be used simultaneously,
but proper operations cannot be guaranteed (except when using a Bar Code Reader).
Therefore, do not set all the ports to be used simultaneously.
6-6-2 Setting 1:1 NT Link
Select the Comm Tab from the System Menu, and press the NT Link 1:1 Button as the
communications method for serial port A or B.
After setting, press the Write Button to save the setting.