Configuring the Plotters (CalComp)
Configuring the Plotters (CalComp)
DrawingMaster RS232 serial cabling
Specifies configurations for configure DrawingMaster and Electrostatic plotters.
To configure DrawingMaster and Electrostatic plotters, you need an RS-232 terminal. Configure the terminal for 19,200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. With an RS-232 terminal, you can configure your plotter for either a parallel or a serial connection to AutoCAD. Generally, a parallel connection will produce faster plots. Use a standard Centronics parallel cable.
DrawingMaster and Electrostatic parallel port configuration
| Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|
| Input monitor dump | NO |
| I/F type | CET |
| N | |
| Dead job time-out (SEC) | 90 |
| Time-out action | FORCE |
| Plot command language | 907 |
| Steps per inch | 400 |
| Beginning of record sync character | $16 |
| Number of sync characters | 2 |
| End of record character | $0D |
| Checksum | Y |
DrawingMaster and Electrostatic serial port configuration
| Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|
| Input monitor dump | NO |
| Baud rate | 9600 |
| Character framing (bits, parity, stop bits) | 7,E,1 |
| Host to plotter CDCL protocol | XONXOFF |
| Plotter to host CDCL protocol | XONXOFF |
| Dead job time-out (SEC) | 90 |
| Time-out action | FORCE |
| Plot command language | 907 |
| Steps per inch | 400 |
| Beginning of record sync character | $16 |
| Number of sync characters | 2 |
| End of record character | $0D |
| Checksum | Y |
DrawingMaster and Electrostatic plotters communicate with AutoCAD at 9600 baud, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, and even parity, when an RS232 serial connection is used.