Operation of Serial Port on RF Amplifier
1 – Connect serial port of amplifier to computer using a null modem cable
or a standard serial cable with a null modem adapter.
2 – Use a program such as Hyperterm to communicate with the amplifier.
(To reach "Hyperterm" on windows '98 go to Start Programs
Accessories Communications Hyper Terminal. In Hyper terminal
double click on
In Hyperterm do the following:
2.1 Enter a name and choose an icon.
2.2 In the connect using box select "Direct to Com1".
2.3 Click OK.
2.4 Select 9600 baud.
2.5 In Data Bits select 8
2.6 In Parity Select "None"
2.7 In Stop bits select "1".
2.8 In Flow control select "None"
2.9 Press enter.
3 – If you use Hyperterm steps 2.1 to 2.9 will set up Com1 to
communicate at 9600 baud, 8 bits, and no parity with 1 stop bit.
4 – Turn amplifier line power ON.
To place the amplifier in remote operation type in a valid command such as
"STATUS". The amplifier will then go into remote operation and the status
will be displayed on the computer. The same commands as above.
RS-232 or USB
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