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Caution
!
To avoid losing important
information, always write down
the voltage calibration values
for the receiving indicator
before transferring any data
(see Section 4, Calibration).
Those original voltage calibra-
tion values will have to be
replaced into the receiving
indicator after another
indicator's configuration has
been transferred to it.
Transferring configuration data directly between two indicators
1. Make sure the EDP ports are properly configured and connected
between both IQ plus
(J7-9) RXD <----- TXD (J7-11)
(J7-11) TXD -----> RXD (J7-9)
(J7-12) GND <-----> GND (J7-12)
The baud rate, parity, and stop bit settings must be identical for both
indicators.
2. Place the both indicators in setup mode and press PRINT from the
transmitting indicator.
3. The transmitting indicator sends all configuration parameters,
including calibration values, to the receiving indicator.
CAUTION!
You must reenter the correct voltage calibration values on the
receiving indicator (see Section 4, Calibration).
Transferring configuration data from floppy disk to indicator
1. Make sure the EDP port is properly configured and connected to a
standard, duplex RS-232 communications port on an IBM-compat-
ible computer.
2. Make sure the computer is running a standard communications
program, such as PROCOMM PLUS
rate, parity, and stop bit settings must be identical for both the
computer and indicator.
3. Place the indicator in setup mode.
4. At the computer, send the configuration files to the indicator. (This
process varies, depending upon the software and computer.)
CAUTION!
You must reenter the correct voltage calibration values on the
receiving indicator (see Section 4, Calibration).
USING HOTLINE™
Hotline™ is an optional computer software program which makes it easy to
establish, save, change, and transfer configuration data—including setpoints
for batch processing. It is available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Following are some common questions and answers about Hotline:
Do I have to be a computer expert and have a powerful computer for Hotline?
Hotline is designed specifically for technicians with very little computer
training. Minimum hardware required is an IBM-compatible computer with a
286 processor, DOS 3.3, an EGA monitor, and 3 megabytes of disk space. A
standard 3-wire cable connects the computer's serial port and the indicator's
EDP port. Hotline automatically determines and matches the correct baud rate,
stop bit, and parity settings.
®
800/810 indicators.
®
or CROSSTALK
Using the EDP port
®
. The baud
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