STX and ETX

STX/ETX is a high level transport protocol used for exchanging messages with exterior systems. Can be set up to use serial (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) or an ethernet connection.

TCP/IP Properties

• Identification
  • Name – Customizable name
  • Id – Customizable Id
• Validation
  • MVT – Select the MVT (Message Validation Template) being used for this protocol
• Communication
  • Port – Port used for communication between Experior and “Device”
  • IP Address – Type in IP address (only available if Mode = Client)
  • Mode – Select “Server” or “Client”
  • Auto Connect – Activate or Deactivate whether Experior should try to automatically connect to the “Device”

Serial Properties

• Identification
  • Name – Customizable name
  • Id – Customizable Id
• Port Settings
  • Port Name – Select the name of the port, COM1 for example
  • Baud Rate – Select the baud rate at which to connect
  • Parity – Choose from Odd, Even, Mark or Space
  • Data Bits – Enter the number of data bits to be used
  • Stop Bits – Choose from One, Two or OnePointFive.
• Line Signals
  • DTR – Select if DTR (Data Terminal Ready) is to be used
  • RTS – Select if RTS (Request To Send) is to be used
  • Handshake – Choose from XOnXOff, RequestToSend or RequestToSendXOnXOff handshake protocols
• Communication
  • Auto Connect – Activate or Deactivate whether Experior should try to automatically connect to the “Device”