Asdataxx , Aqdata; Serial Interface Connections; Data Port Pin Assignments; Cable Wiring For Communications - TSI Instruments DUSTTRAK 8520 Application Note

ASDATAxx , AQDATA

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The D T monitor will output continuous data averaged over a user-defined time interval using the
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command "ASDATAxx", where xx is a two digit value from 01-60, and represents time in seconds. The
data is averaged over the user defined time interval and is output every xx seconds. The returned seven
character string (three digits, a decimal point and three more digits) represents the average aerosol
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reading in mg/m . The data output will continue until the command "AQDATA" is received by the
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D T monitor.
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THE ASDATA FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY FOR
D T
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Serial Interface Connections

With the instrument lying flat on a table face up with the data port facing you, pin 1 is on the right side and
pin 8 is on the left.

Data Port Pin Assignments

Pin Number Function
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Receive data (Rx)
4 Data Set Ready (DSR)
5 Transmit data (Tx)
6 Not used
7 Signal Ground (G)
8 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Cable Wiring for Communications with IBM-PC compatible Computer Using
25-Pin, or 9-Pin RS-232 Port
Instrument Data Port Computer 25-Pin Connector
Pin (Use TSI 800560 Cable)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Direction
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From D
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5
2
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Computer 9-Pin Connector
(Use TSI 800563 Cable)
1
8
3
6
2
9
5
4