Troubleshooting Your Hyperterminal Interface; Organization Of Rs-232 Serial Data - Bacharach Neutronics Mini-ICS Operation Manual

On your PC computer, open HyperTerminal: Navigate from the Windows desktop – Select Start →
Programs → Accessories → Communications → HyperTerminal
In HyperTerminal, create and configure a new connection – follow the prompts:
PROMPT
CONNECTION NAME
CONNECT TO
In HyperTerminal, select the correct COM port properties, to interface properly with the Model Mini-
ICS:
PROPERTIES
BITS PER SECOND
DATA BITS
PARITY
STOP BITS
FLOW CONTROL
TERMINAL
EMULATION
* Not all versions of MS Windows prompt for this parameter.
Select "Apply" and "OK" as prompted.
"listening" for information from the Model Mini-ICS. The Model Mini-ICS controller will commence
sending data via ASCII code dump to the PC. The information from the controller will be sent in
ASCII strings, at 1-second intervals. Data will be sent in the factory default "human readable"
format.
4.1.2.2

Troubleshooting Your HyperTerminal Interface

If serial communications with the Model Mini-ICS fails, isolate the problem by performing the
following tests:
Disconnect the RS-232 cable from the Model Mini-ICS by removing terminal board TB3 and insert
a jumper between pins 9 & 10 on the terminal board. Then, enter a few letters from the PC
keyboard. The PC monitor should display the corresponding alpha-characters as they are typed.
If the letters do not display on the monitor screen, there is a problem with the RS-232 cable, the
PC serial COM port, or the HyperTerminal setup.
If the typed letters DO show on the monitor screen and serial communications with the Model Mini-
ICS controller still has not been established, then PC COM port pins 2 & 3 (Mini-ICS pins 9 & 10)
may be reversed. Verify the cable wiring (section 2.1.3.10). If no transmitted data from the Model
Mini-ICS is seen on the monitor screen, call the Neutronics Inc. Service Department for further
assistance.
4.1.2.3

Organization of RS-232 Serial Data

There are three levels of access through the service port that can be used for interfacing with the
Model Mini-ICS:
Standard Access: ASCII dump to a PC, printer, or DAQ, and provides basic operator access.
Advanced Level-1 Access: Allows user setup and configuration, such as alarms, and data format.
Manual Part Number:
5-06-4900-53-0
YOU ENTER
1100ICS
COM1, or other available
COM port
YOU ENTER
9600
8
None
1
None
VT100 *
The Hyper Terminal program will immediately begin
Revision Level: C
ECO 044952
Revision Date:
May 08, 2018
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