Connecting To A Personal Computer - Hach sension6 Instruction Manual

SECTION 5,
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Figure 8 RS232 Cable Connector

5.1.3 Connecting to a Personal Computer

1. Connect the RS232 cable to the Docking Station by lining up
the holes in the cable connector with the pins of the
serial port.
2. Gently and firmly push the cable into the Docking Station.
3. Secure the connection by tightening the screws on either side
of the cable connector (see Figure 8). Connect the cable to
the printer in the same manner.
4. Once the communication link is established, press
send data to the computer.
Note: For optimum performance and ESD protection, use a
five-conductor shielded cable. Use a metal shell for the printer or
computer terminal connector, and connect the shield of the cable to
the metal shell and the sleeve (signal ground) of the RS232 plug.
Follow the manufacturers instructions to configure the
printer for compatibility with the meter.
Connect the Docking Station to a personal computer (PC) with
the computer interface cable (Cat. No. 48129-00) listed under
Optional Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 79. The
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