Digital Communications Interface; Overview; Communications; Serial Wiring - Fluke 1529 Chub-E4 User Manual

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Digital Communications Interface

8.1

Overview

The communication feature allows an external device, such as a computer, to
communicate with the 1529 to obtain measurement data and control operating
conditions. Communication is accomplished by issuing commands to the 1529
through RS-232, IR, or IEEE-488 communication ports.
8.2

Communications

The thermometer readout is equipped with an RS-232 serial interface, an infra-
red window, and optionally a GPIB port. The serial interface allows communi-
cations up to distances of approximately 50 feet. The IR interface allows
communications up to distances of 1 foot. The serial interface, infrared win-
dow, and GPIB port allow the user to access the functions, parameters, and set-
tings discussed in Section 7, Menu Functions.
8.2.1

Serial Wiring

The serial communica-
tions cable attaches to the
thermometer readout
through the DB-9 connec-
tor at the back of the in-
strument. Figure 49 shows
the pin-out of this connec-
tor and suggested cable
wiring. This type of cable
is typically referred to as a
"null modem" cable. To
eliminate noise, the serial
cable should be shielded
with low resistance be-
tween the connector
(DB9) and the shield.
The serial period, baud
rate, linefeed, and echo
are programmable. Refer
to Section 7.5.1.1, Serial
Port, for instructions on
accessing and setting
these parameters.
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Figure 49 Serial Cable Wiring

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