Connecting A Personal Computer Or Printer; Setting The Rs232 Switch - GE Moisture Image 1 Series Service Manual

June 2003
Connecting a Personal
Computer or Printer
Setting the RS232
Switch
1-18
You can connect the Series 1 to a personal computer or serial printer
using the RS232 communications port. Refer to the instructions
below to set up and connect your PC or printer. For more information
on serial communications, consult the EIA-RS Serial
Communications User's Guide.
The Series 1 has a special switch that you can use to set it up as Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communications Equipment
(DCE). This switch changes the transmit and receive pin functions on
the RS232 connector on the back of the meter. Use the steps below to
properly set the switch.
1. Remove the screws on the front panel and slide the electronics unit
out of its enclosure.
2. Locate the RS232 switch on the display board. Use Figure 1-14 to
locate the switch.
3. Set the RS232 switch to the desired position. Set the switch to
DTE if the unit will be transmitting data or DCE if the unit will be
receiving data.
Note: If communications do not work properly, try changing the
RS232 switch position.
Top View with Cover Removed
RS232 Switch
Figure 1-14: RS232 Switch
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E1
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Installing Optional Features