CONFIGURATION - Settings: Comm

Communications settings for the CP290 interface. Allows to set serial port (COM1 thru COM8), auto connect option, computer name if running HOUSE/290 over a network and Comm Engine control.

Note: Communications parameters are fixed by the CP290 to 600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity.

If Auto Connect is checked, then HOUSE/290 will connect to the CP290 interface whenever the program is started. Auto Connect is disabled by default to allow you to setup the com port and configure your modules.

The Scan Rate is set to 1 sec. by default. This is the rate at which the system time is checked for automatic weekly timer upload. Automatic timer upload occurs at 11:55pm of the selected weekday. See CONFIGURATION - Settings: Misc for more information.

If Auto Load is checked, then the Comm Engine is loaded every time HOUSE/290 is started. By default, Auto Load is checked for single computer operation. If you run HOUSE/290 over a network, you may want to un-check this option.

If Auto Unload is checked, then the Comm Engine is unloaded every time HOUSE/290 is terminated. By default, Auto Unload is checked for single computer operation. If you run HOUSE/290 over a network, you may want to un-check this option. For more details on network operation, see the section Network Operation for more information.

To permanently change the settings, press the SAVE button. The CLOSE button and close window selection on the system menu will leave the settings for the duration of the current HOUSE/290 session only.