A1.1 Programming The Transmitter With A Data; A1.2 Using Personal Computers With Magmaster - ABB MagMaster Configuration Manual

APPENDIX A
A1.1 Programming The Transmitter with a Data Terminal
The nine-pin transmitter front panel connector is compatible with most serial devices, e.g. PSION Organiser, IBM PC, using
proprietary adaptors where required. This connection is for 'local' use only, i.e. for up to approximately 5 metres between
transmitter and data terminal.
The optional RS422/423 interface may be used for considerably greater distances (see
Most serial data terminals may be connected to the transmitter providing that the following three requirements are met:
1. The data rate (transmit and receive) is 4800 Baud.
2. The data format is:
1 start bit
3. Format for computer entry is as above plus the control codes to alter response are typically as follows:
X OFF ESC
Where 'X OFF' suppresses character echo and the reply consists of the value only.
'ESC' forces the parameter number to start from the top of the Menu Tree.
' ' Separates the Parameter Number from the New Value.
N.B. If no value is entered before pressing
and/or
X ON
Consult the Handbook for your particular terminal device.

A1.2 Using Personal Computers with MagMaster

Many communications software packages are available and in use, and can be used to interface with the MagMaster™.
The following is a sample of typical communications programmes and setup details for interfacing with the MagMaster™.
A personal computer can be used to communicate with MagMaster to set up its operating parameters. The only requirements are:
1) The computer can be any make or type (eg. Apple, BBC, Atari, Amiga, PC etc.) but it must be equipped with a serial
communications port capable of operation at 4800 baud. (RS232C is the most common type). Most computers are fitted with
this as standard. It is not possible to give specific instructions for all types of computer, because of the large number of
computers available, but reference to the instructions of the machine to be used will provide the necessary information. A
"dumb terminal", usually found connected to a mainframe computer, can also be used for configuring MagMaster.
2) The computer must be equipped with Terminal emulation software. In many machines (for example the BBC computer) this
is built in, in others (IBM PC and AT for example) this has to be added. The software is not special in any way and there are
many programmes on the market which provide or include this function, all of which are suitable for MagMaster use. Typical
examples for the IBM PC/AT are:
Central Point's PC Tools
Microsoft Windows
Odyssey
Procomm Plus
VBC.EXE
AQUAMAG.EXE
X OFF Parameter Number
ENTER
will cancel the
ENTER X OFF
(Desktop Telecommunications)
(Built in Terminal Emulator )
(Shareware programme )
(Shareware programme)
(ABB Kent-Taylor)
(VBC.EXE upgrade)
8 data bits, no parity
(ASCII code)
Optional New Value
, etc, the current value is retained.
RETURN
control.
for connections).
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1 stop bit
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