Setup The Communication

Select menu Comm|Setup Comm.

Setup For RS232/RS422/Modem

Protocol | Select the protocol of sign.
COM Port | The com port such as COM1,COM2,... Choose from the drop list box or enter a name directory.
Sign Address | The sign address who can receive messages and response. Enter a value from 0 to 255. A zero value means that all signs in the same group can receive messages and do not response.
Sign Group | The group of signs who can receive messages and response. Enter a value from 0 to 255. A zero value means that all signs with the same address can receive messages and do not response.
Baud Rate | Select the communication speed. You can try a lower speed or use RS422 interface instead of RS232 if the connection distance is long and communication often timeout.
Dial Modem | Enter the phone number and click the Dial or Hung Up button.

Setup For TCP/IP Connection

Choose TCPIP for COM Port.

Protocol | Select the protocol of sign.
Sign Address | The sign address who can receive messages and response. Enter a value from 0 to 255. A zero value means that all signs in the same group can receive messages and do not response.
Sign Group | The group of signs who can receive messages and response. Enter a value from 0 to 255. A zero value means that all signs with the same address can receive messages and do not response.
Remote Host | The host name of the TCP/IP receiver. It must be a TCP server such as NetJet, which is a TCP/IP to RS232 converting box. See also Config NetJet.
Remote Port | The service port of the TCP/IP-RS232 adapter.