Connecting To A Personal Computer - Hach sensION3 Instruction Manual

SECTION 5,
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Figure 5 RS232 Cable Connector

5.1.3 Connecting to a Personal Computer

Connect the RS232 cable to the meter by lining up the holes in
the cable connector with the pins of the meter serial port. Gently
and firmly push the cable into the meter. Then secure the
connection by screwing in the screws on either side of the cable
port (see Figure 5). Connect the cable to the printer in the same
manner. Once the communication link is established, press
to send data to the computer.
Note: For optimum performance and ESD protection, use a five-
conductor shielded cable. Use a metal shell for the printer or
computer terminal connector, and connect the shield of the cable to
the metal shell and the sleeve (signal ground) of the RS232 plug.
Follow the printer manufacturer's instructions to configure
the printer for compatibility with the meter.
Connect the meter to a personal computer (PC) with the computer
interface cable (Cat. No. 48129-00) listed under Optional
Accessories on page 47. The cable provides a direct link between
the meter and the 9-pin D connector used for the serial port on
most personal computers. If your computer has a 25-pin D
connector, use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter (available at most
computer supply stores).
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