Rs-232 Interface; Host Computer Requirements - Fluke 2680A User Manual

Network traffic can have a significant impact on instrument throughput. More
importantly, if the 2680 Series instruments cannot output the readings quickly
enough, the internal memory will eventually over flow. Depending on the setting
the user chose, the readings will either be written to the last location in memory or
start to write over the oldest data location (the default). In either case, data can be
lost.
The internal buffer memory can store up 30,000 scans. A scan can contain up to 20
channels from one module plus up to 60 computed channels. At the fastest
measurement rates, 6 FAI modules could fill up the internal memory in about 150
seconds. Once the internal memory is full, data will be lost.

RS-232 Interface

The instruments include an RS-232 port for calibration, servicing, and factory
procedures; the RS-232 port is not used for instrument control or scan data
collection. See Calibration in Chapter 4 of this manual.

Host Computer Requirements

The host computer used for instrument operations must meet the following
minimum requirements:
•
PC with a 200 MHz microprocessor or greater, running Windows XP, 2000
(Service Pack 3 required), or NT (Service Pack 6.0 required)
•
Color VGA Monitor
•
200 MB of free disk space
•
CD ROM drive
Overview

Host Computer Requirements

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