Dialog" Language; Data Transfer To Personal Computer; Firmware Update - Redpost RPC-80 Manual

"DIALOG" LANGUAGE

We have developed the DIALOG data logger control "language" to act as a common
interface between all our new instruments. This allows any of the recording
instruments to be controlled and interrogated by the RPC-80 playback unit. An
external computer can also send DIALOG messages via the playback unit to the
monitor itself. DIALOG allows you access to all functions except certain factory test
and set-up procedures. DIALOG only applies to the 200 & 300 series PU monitors.
All data output will be in the units and number format of the monitor connected to the
playback unit. Any pressure readings will not have the head space volume
correction.
An external computer can also use DIALOG "Escape Scripts" to communicate with
the playback unit to obtain data in a pre-processed format from all types of monitor
including the older 100 series PU monitors. In this case the data output will be in the
units, number format and language chosen for the playback unit. Any pressure
reading correction that you have selected will be applied to the data just as it is to the
printed results.
The Playback unit and the Monitors can be operated without any knowledge of
DIALOG; only if you wish to connect an external computer via the external link and
write special control software is there any need to consider it. The DIALOG manual
is available on request.

DATA TRANSFER TO PERSONAL COMPUTER

The optional Redlink software allows you to easily transfer results from the RPC-80
to any compatible personal computer that has a serial port. The software is supplied
with an interface cable and full instructions and can be used with Microsoft
Windows . It automates the use of the DIALOG Escape Scripts so that results can
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be transferred from all types of Redpost PU monitors in the units, number format and
language chosen for the playback unit.
Full details of the External Link settings that you need to make are included with the
instructions for the Redlink software.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

The firmware (internal software) that controls the RPC-80 can be updated if new
features become available. This is done via a connection to a suitable IBM PC or
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compatible personal computer. The firmware update kit includes a computer disc,
the required connecting lead and full instructions.
When the RPC-80 is first switched on the display shows the code letter for the
firmware version currently installed. It appears as a letter in square brackets, e.g. [S].
The complete software version number and code letter is printed on the Status
Report for the RPC-80. See Manual-1.
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