Configuring Instrument Comms Settings - CAL Controls 3300 Application Manual

Configuring Instrument Comms Settings

This should also be done immediately after power-up, and
is only possible from the instrument front panel.
On power-up the controller will display the self test
sequence followed by Alternating
Note: During the following procedure the display will revert
to alternating
INPT
keying inactivity, but will retain any settings already
completed. Should this occur, or in the event of becoming
'lost' in the program, please start again from the alternating
and nonE display.
INPT
To select Level C (communications settings)
Press once display alternates
Press and hold and press
display alternates
LEVL
Note: Level C is only visible when the comms interface
board is fitted to the unit
To set instrument comms address
!
Press once display alternates
Press and hold and press
number (1 to 247)
Note: In the absence of any conflicting information the
following comms settings should be left as the default values
8
(see details on page 7).
and nonE
INPT
and nonE after 60 seconds of
and 5
LEVL
five times to reach level C
and C
and 0
ADDR
to index to chosen address
To read or adjust comms settings
Baud rate
Press once display alternates
(Default setting)
Press and hold and use
value.
Data format
Press once display alternates
(Default setting)
Press and hold and use
setting. (see table page 7).
Debug setting
Press once display alternates
(Default setting)
Press and hold and use
To enter settings into memory
Press and hold and for 3 seconds display alternates
and nonE
INPT
To check settings; repeat the above procedure
The unit is now ready to be configured from the PC.
Note: Where more than one instrument is connected to the
system, it is useful at this point to list them by location, title
and comms address. The list can then be used as a
reference to ensure that the instruments are given the same
identity when configuring the comms link from the PC.
and 9600
BAUD
or keys to select preferred
and 18n1
DATA
or keys to select preferred
and oFF
DBUG
key to select on