Frequently Asked Question
Step 1. Open Settings
Click the “About” icon menu on the desktop screen
Step 2. Enter Setup
Click “Setup” within the “About” menu
Step 3. Enter Password
Under About > Setup > Password: enter password to enter supervisor mode
Step 4. Display Send Button
Under About> Setup> Desktop > Display send button: Change the parameter to “Top” to show the send function on the main desktop.
Step 5. RS232
Under About> Setup> RS232: Ensure that all parameters match the settings to the software you are exporting to. Then exit to the desktop screen by hitting the “Finish” button twice on the MX200 bezel or the “Home” icon
Step 6. Record a Program
Click the “Programs” icon in the top right of the desktop screen
Step 7. Creating A New Program
Click the “New Program” icon and assign the new program a numerical designation. Assign the program number as “1” then click “OK”
Step 8. Adding Data to Program
Push the “Send” icon on the top right of the desktop screen. Then Click the Data you want to send. Click “X” and “Y” then the “Green Checkmark” in the lower right of the screen.
Step 9. Edit Program
Push the “Record” icon then click the “Edit” icon
Step 10. Enable Macro
Important: Under the edit menu for the program, be sure to change “Macro:” to “Yes” then click the “Green Checkmark.”
Step 11. Exit Programming
Click the “Back” icon to save and exit the program.
Assigning Macros to Keypad Buttons
Step 1. Enter Quick Keys, Then Number Pad
Enter About> Setup> Quick Keys> Number Pad
Step 2. Assigning the Macro
Under About> Setup> Quick Keys> Number Pad: Select the button on the number pad that you want to assign the program (0) written above to and then click “Assign.”
Step 3. Program Number
Assign the program number the macro was set to, (1), then click “OK” from there you can return to the desktop screen.
Step 4. Executing the Program
You may now click the assigned button on the numerical keypad (0) from the desktop, and the macro will execute and send the data to the RS232 Port.