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Select the type of connection this clock will
use. The options are:
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Direct (RS232)
•
LAN (RS485)
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Modem (Internal)
•
Serial LAN (Smart Converter)
•
Remote Direct (External Modem)
•
Modem LAN (Smart Converter)
See Types of Connections, page 197.
Port
Select the communications port on your
computer that will be used to communicate
with the clock. The factory default is COM 1
Serial Baud
This setting is for RS232 communication.
The factory default is 9600.
These settings become available when LAN
has been chosen as the communication type
in the Communication Path field.
Lan
Baud Rate
Select the applicable communication speed.
The default is 9600 baud. Make sure the
baud rate selected here matches the baud
rate defined at the clock.
TIP: You can use the Configuration Badge
(000000000) at the clock to view/modify the
clock’s baud rate.
LAN ID
Enter the clock’s unique identification
number in this field. This number provides a
way for the system to distinguish between
individual clocks. Any one-character
(alphabetic or numeric) ID may be used.
Make sure the LAN ID defined here matches
the LAN ID defined at the clock.
TIP: You can use the Configuration Badge
(000000000) at the clock to view/modify the
clock’s LAN ID.
Converter
Select the type of converter used in the LAN
setup.
The RTS converters have been phased out
over the years and were mainly used with AT
style computers that used a 25 pin serial
port. Most new computers use 9 pin serial
ports that connect to the newer SD style
converters. If you are unsure which you
have, contact your dealer.
Baud Rate
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Select the modem’s communication speed.
The default baud rate for the TASC clock is
1200. Make sure the baud rate selected here
matches the baud rate defined at the clock.
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