Computer Connections - BRECHTEL mini-OPC 9405 Instrument Manual

Table 4: mini-OPC Cable Connections. Numbers refer to figure below.
Port
1. USB Port
2. COM Port
Connect the USB cable provided in the ship kit to the USB mini connector on the main
board, in figure 4.
The RS232 port in figure 4 is used to send remote control commands directly to the mini-
OPC from a user computer using the cable provided in the ship kit. The mini-OPC uses a
simple 3 wire RS232 connection. The board connector uses a 3 position C-Grid SL con-
nector. A DB9 adapter is included with each mini-OPC ship kit.
The detailed settings for the serial port: RS232: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
Baud rates: 38.4k, 57.6k, 115.2k and USB with 230k.

Computer Connections

The UAV Reader interface software requires a USB connection between the control com-
puter and the USB Port on the mini-OPC main board as shown in figure 4. The UAV
Reader software may be purchased as an accessory to the mini-OPC installed on a ruggedi-
zed tablet, contact BRECHTEL for information.
Connect the USB cable prior to running the software. Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the software is running.
The RS232 port, in figure 4, may be used to establish serial communication with the
mini-OPC from a user-supplied computer. An interface cable with a serial connector
is provided in the mini-OPC ship kit. The port configuration and commands available
are described later in this manual.
83-00032-01
6.5 Communication Connections
Description
Mini USB port for communication with computer running
UAV Reader software.
RS232 Serial communication port between the mini-OPC
and user PC.
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