Connecting The Communication Link Between Ct Sb2 And Ct Analyzer - Omicron Lab CT Analyzer User Manual

CT SB2 User Manual
3.2 Connecting the Communication Link Between
CT SB2 and CT Analyzer
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CT Analyzer devices as of serial number JHxxxx or newer are equipped with a
USB interface and a RS232 interface. You can use both interfaces alternatively
to connect the CT Analyzer to a PC.
The setup for connecting the CT SB2 switch box depends on two factors:
• Should the CT Analyzer be connected to a PC?
• Which CT Analyzer interface should be used for PC connection?
Connect the CT Analyzer and the CT SB2 switch box accordingly as shown in
the following figure.
CT Analyzer not connected to a PC:
CTA
RS232
(crossover)
CT SB2
CT Analyzer connected to PC via USB:
CTA
RS232
(crossover)
CT SB2
CT Analyzer connected to PC via RS232 interface:
RS232
(crossover)
CT Analyzer
Figure 3-1 Connection diagrams for communication link
CT SB2 - CT Analyzer - PC
CT Analyzer
CT Analyzer
CTA PC
CT SB2
PC
to PC
USB A/B
RS232/USB
adapter
to PC
RS232
(1:1)
or
to PC
RS232
(1:1)