: FC2100-50 DIP Switch Settings

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FC2100-50 DIP Switch Settings

[ DIP settings for GP-GL ] [ DIP settings for HP-GL ]
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1-1 DIP Switch Settings when GP-GL Commands are Used

When setting the DIP switches, be sure to turn the plotter power switch OFF. If the DIP switches are set with the power ON, the plotter will not recognize the changes until the power is cycled off and on again, or until the plotter is RESET.

Quick reference table of plotter DIP switch settings

Note: shaded portions indicate DEFAULT SETTINGS

DIP SW1
BIT NO	1	2	3	5	6	7	8
Function	Test mode	Zero font	Step size	Condition priority	Initial blade control	PEN UP MOVE	Command
OFF	Disabled	0	Table 1	Manual	2 mm below	Disabled	GP-GL
ON	Enabled	Ø	Table 1	Program	Outside plotting area	Enabled	HP-GL

Table 1
3	4	Program step size
OFF	OFF	0.1 mm
ON	OFF	0.05 mm
OFF	ON	0.025 mm
ON	ON	0.01 mm

DIP SW2
BIT NO	1	2	3	6	7	8
Function	LCD	Command	Unused	Maintenance 1	Maintenance 2	Interface selection
OFF	English	Enabled	Always	Always	Always	Centronics
ON	Japanese	Disabled	--	--	--	RS-232C

1-3 DIP Switch Settings when HP-GL Commands are Used

Quick reference table of plotter DIP switch settings

DIP SW1
BIT NO	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Function	Test mode	Origin point	Model emulated	Area priority	Condition priority	Initial blade control position	PEN UP MOVE	Command
OFF	Disabled	Center	7550	Corresponds to the values set	Manual	2 mm below	Disabled	GP-GL
ON	Enabled	Lower left corner	7586	Corresponds to the emulated model	Program	Outside plotting area	Enabled	HP-GL

DIP SW2
BIT NO	1	2	6	7	8
Function	LCD	Unused	Maintenance 1	Maintenance 2	Interface selection
OFF	English	Always	Always	Always	Centronics
ON	Japanese	--	--	--	RS-232C

Note: When HP-GL commands are used, the program step size is fixed to 0.025 mm.

Notice - HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation, and all rights thereof are acknowledged.