Figure 5-3 Rs-232 Serial Port Menu Screen - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting
5.1 Transmitter Wiring
Figure 5-3
Communications and Programming via the RS-232 Interface (optional)
To use the RS-232 Interface to program the transmitter instead of using the main unit display
you must be familiar with the basics of the Windows HyperTerminal communications
program or Siemens Si-Ware. Most PC computers provide at least one serial port using a 9-
pin D-type connector. The port designation can be either COM 1 or COM 2. (See Quick
Terminal Mode Setup procedure below.)
1. Referring to the schematic below, wire the RS-232 Interface cable.
Note
Many newer Laptop PCs are not equipped with serial ports, having USB ports only.
These PCs will require a USB RS-232 adapter that can be purchased commercially.
2. Connect the cable between the transmitter and the PC using a 9-pin or USB-to-RS-232
3. Refer to the Commissioning (Page 59) section for details for accessing the Installation
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RS-232 Serial Port Menu Screen
cable connector, depending upon the port's architecture.
Menu.
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