Remote Operation; Remote Interface; Setting Up The Rs232 Port For Remote Control - Ametek JOFRA DTI050 A Reference Manual

5.0

Remote operation

5.1

Remote interface

The DTI050 can be remotely controlled using a PC terminal, or by a
computer program running the indicator in an automated system. It uses an
RS232 serial port connection for remote operation. With this connection the
user can write programs on the PC with Windows languages like Visual Basic
to operate the indicator, or use a Windows terminal program, such as Hyper
Terminal, to enter single commands.
5.2

Setting up the RS232 port for remote control

Note...
The RS232 connection cable should not exceed 15m unless the
load capacitance measured at connection points is less than
2500pF.
Serial parameter values:
•
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
no parity
•
1 stop bit
•
Xon/Xoff
To set up remote operation of the indicator on the Windows Hyper Terminal,
connect the indicator to a COM port on the PC and use the following
procedure:
1. Start Hyper Terminal (located in Accessories/Communications of the
Windows Start menu)
2. Select New Connection.
3. For Name enter DTI050. Select the serial port that the indicator is
connected to.
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