
7-2______________________________________ Connecting to the Amber Basic Control Panel
7.2 Local Connection (Serial Port)
Local connection is used when the Amber Basic PC Remote Programmer is within direct
cable connection distance from the Amber Basic control panel. When using the Local
Connection option there is no need for a modem. Only communication ports without installed
modem drivers may be used in Serial mode. For example, if the modem drivers are installed
on the ports COM2 and COM3, then only ports COM1 and COM4 may be used for
connection in Serial mode.
1. From the Communications mode drop-down list, select Serial Port. The serial
port parameters are displayed as follows:
• The Comm port field becomes enabled.
• The Baud rate field displays 9600, this being the baud rate used for serial
connection. The Baud rate field is disabled.
• The Parity and the Stop bits fields do not change and are disabled.
Figure 7-2: Communications Mode - Serial Port
2. Change the Comm port field as necessary.
3. Auto-Detection Option: Check the Auto detect AmberBasic when program
starts checkbox, so that when starting the program, the system will
automatically search for the control panel connected to the communication port.
Note: The auto-detection option can also be activated by selecting Port
Auto Detection from the Communications menu or by checking the
relevant checkbox in the New Site dialog box.
4. Click OK.
Note: When the auto detection procedure is initiated, either when starting
the program or when choosing this option in the Communication menu or
New Site dialog box, the following screen will appear, showing you the
names of the ports being scanned.
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