Output Via Serial Interface; Baud Rate, Data Format; List Of Measured Values, Output Formats - Ahlborn ALMEMO 6290-7B Operating Instructions Manual

Digital Data Output

8.5 Output via Serial Interface

As an alternative to the built-in printer the measuring data, as well as the entire
programming, can also be provided as an output via serial interface to a printer
or computer. The necessary interface modules and the connection of the
devices are described in the manual section 5.2. The commands for the
programming of the instrument, the sensors and the data output via serial
interface can also be found in the manual section 6.
In this case the output mode ´OM´ must be set to ´U´ (see 8.1). Three formats
(list, columns, spreadsheet/table) are available for the output of the measuring
point scans (see 8.5.2). The corresponding printouts are listed in section 6.6.1
of the manual.

8.5.1 Baud Rate, Data Format

All interface modules are factory-set and programmed to 9600 baud. To avoid
unnecessary problems when networking several devices the baud rate should
not be modified but the computer or printer should be set up accordingly. If this
is not possible the values 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bd or 57.6
kbd can in function BAUD RATE ´BR´ be set via keyboard.
The input is started with the key ENTER. Then the value indicated on the display
is flashing and can be altered using the keys " and #. When the desired
transmission rate has been selected the programming can be terminated by
operating the key ENTER once again. The baud rate setting will be stored in the
EEPROM of the interface module and will then be valid for use with all other
®
ALMEMO devices.
Function BAUD RATE ´BR´
9 6 0 0
BR
Selection with key FUNCTION...
Example: 9600 bd
Data format: unchangeable 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

8.5.2 List of Measured Values, Output Formats

If measuring point scans (see 7.2) or memory outputs (see 8.6.2) are started
when the output mode is set to ´U´, the lists of all measured values with time
will be provided via serial interface. For this purpose the user can select from
three different output formats (see manual 6.6.1). Apart form the standard list
format with all measured values provided as a list, the output in columns, side
by side, provides a clear and space-saving printout. A printer will automatically
switch to the condensed character mode. The spreadsheet format is provided
for further processing in spreadsheet applications (see manual 6.1).
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