1144. External interfaces4-2. LANConnect the unit and computer or the unit and an externaldevice*.*: An external device can be controlled from the unit.p Use a crossover cable (category 5 or above) whenconnecting the equipment directly.p Use a straight cable (category 5 or above) whenconnecting the equipment through a hub (switching hub).p It supports plug-in software.4-3. EDITORThe unit can be controlled by an external device byconnecting the device to the EDITOR connector.p It supports plug-in software.Use it with the settings below.Baud rate: 38400 bpsCharacter length: 8 bitParity: OddStop bit: 1 bitFlow control: None123459 8 7 6RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screwPin No. Signal name Description of signal1 FRAME GROUND Frame ground2 TXD – Send data (–)3 RXD + Receive data (+)4 GROUND Ground5 NC Not used6 GROUND Ground7 TXD + Send data (+)8 RXD – Receive data (–)9 FRAME GROUND Frame ground4-4. COMAn external device can be controlled from the unit.p It supports plug-in software.The communication system can be selected using the settingmenu.1 Press the s button to light its indicator, and display theConfig menu.2 Use [F1] to display the COM-Port sub menu.3 Use [F2] to select the communication system using theMode item.Mode: 1(default setting)Mode: 2 Mode: 3Baud rate 9600 bps 38400 bps 38400 bpsCharacterlength8 bit 8 bit 8 bitParity None Odd NoneStop bit 1 bit 1 bit 1 bitFlow control None None None123459 8 7 6RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screwPin No. Signal name Description of signal1 FRAME GROUND Frame ground2 RXD – Receive data (–)3 TXD + Send data (+)4 GROUND Ground5 NC Not used6 GROUND Ground7 RXD + Receive data (+)8 TXD – Send data (–)9 FRAME GROUND Frame groundp The pin assignment is different from that of the EDITORconnector.