System Setup; System Setup Via Service Port - Bacharach Neutronics 5100E Operation Manual

4.1.1.9 User Setup B: RS-232 Baud Rate
This parameter allows the user to set the RS-232 communications baud rate.
Valid Settings: 1 (300BPS) • 2 (1200BPS) • 3 (2400BPS) • 4(4800BPS) • 5 (9600BPS)
6 (19200BPS) • 7 (38400BPS)
4.1.1.10 User Setup 8: Factory Setup Restore.
This parameter allows the user to return the Model 5100E to its initial factory-commissioned settings.
Always perform a gas calibration after restoring factory settings.
Valid Settings: 88. A setting of 88 will activate the Factory Setup restore.

4.1.2 System Setup via Service Port

The Model 5100E analyzer features a Service Port, which is accessible for programming the system,
monitoring the analyzer output, and determining active fault codes for troubleshooting. The Service Port
has been designed for communication with a PC based computer or other device capable of receiving and
transmitting ASCII data packets over a standard RS-232 serial interface.
Access to the Serial Service Port may be made through a terminal emulator program such as
HyperTerminal, available in Microsoft Windows 95 or later:
4.1.2.1 RS-232 Service Port Interfacing with HyperTerminal in Microsoft Windows 95 or later
Turn off your PC computer, and remove power from the Model 5100E. Complete the instructions for wiring
and connecting the Model 5100E to a PC computer (section 2.1.3.10). Apply power to the Model 5100E,
and start up the PC computer.
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 5100E:
PROPERTIES
BITS PER SECOND
DATA BITS
PARITY
STOP BITS
FLOW CONTROL
TERMINAL EMULATION
* Terminal Emulation may not be selectable with all operating systems.
Manual Part Number:
C5-06-4900-08-0
YOU ENTER
5100E
COM1, or other available COM port
YOU ENTER
9600
8
None
1
None
VT 100 *
Revision Level: C
ECO 8029
File Name: MN-A-0008

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