Configuring Communications - Olympus 38DL PLUS User Manual

NOTE
The calibration and setup parameters are also always saved/sent along with the
thickness measurement.
9. Set DEFAULT FILE DATA MODE to the desired default file data mode when you
create a file (see "File Data Modes" on page 182 for details).
10. Set TEXT EDIT MODE to choose how to enter alphanumeric values using either
the virtual keyboard (VIRTUAL) or the legacy character wheel selection
(TRADITIONAL) [see "Selecting the Text Edit Mode" on page 44 for details].
11. Set PRINT SCREEN TO SD CARD to ON to enable the 38DL PLUS to create a
BMP image file on the external microSD card for the actual screen shot, when you
press [2nd F], [DISPLAY] (see "Sending a Screen Capture to the External microSD
Card" on page 257 for details).
12. Press [MEAS] to return to the measurement screen.
9.3

Configuring Communications

The 38DL PLUS features a RS-232 and a USB port allowing you to connect the
instrument to a computer, a printer, or optional accessories such as a caliper. When
connected to a computer, the 38DL PLUS can send and receive data, or can be
remotely controlled by the computer.
The instrument is set to use USB communication by default. You can select which type
of communication you wish to use along with other communication parameters.
To configure the communication parameters
1. From the measurement screen, press [SETUP MENU].
2. In the menu, select COMM.
3. In the COMM screen (see Figure 9-3 on page 132):
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