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Solving Problems
If you cannot verify RS-232 communication
Problems with the Serial Interface
If you cannot verify RS-232 communication
If the HP E3491A Pentium Probe prompt does not appear in the terminal
emulator window:
Make sure that you have connected the HP E3491A Pentium Probe to
the proper power source and that the power light is lit.
Make sure that you have properly configured the data communications
switches on the HP E3491A Pentium Probe and the data
communications parameters on the host computer. You should also
verify that you are using the correct cable.
The most common type of data communications configuration problem
involves the configuration of the HP E3491A Pentium Probe as a DTE device
instead of as a DCE device. If you are using the wrong type of cable, no
prompt will be displayed.
A cable with one-to-one connections will work with a PC or an HP Series 700
workstation.
If you have RS-232 connection problems with the MS
Windows Terminal program
Remember that Windows 3.1 only allows two active RS-232 connections
at a time. To be warned when you violate this restriction, choose
Always Warn in the Device Contention group box under 386 Enhanced
in the Control Panel.
Use the "Terminal" program (usually found in the Accessories windows
program group) and set up the "Communications..." settings as follows:
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