Braun RA500 Electronic Controller, Controller only if ramp does not function, Properly

SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS

Electronic Controller

Introduction: The following procedure is for cali-

Computer Calibration procedures are provided for

bration of the RA500 Series Controller. Calibrate

Microsoft Windows XP. Other Operating Systems

the controller only if ramp does not function

may vary. Consult the operating system search

properly.

menu or users guide for alternate routes and proce-

Electronic Controller can be calibrated using a

dures to access port settings.

computer (recommended) or manually using the

onboard Calibrate button and potentiometers.

Computer Calibration Instructions for Controller

Connect the Computer to the Controller:

Figure R

1.

Remove the controller cover. Press the “Cali-

brate” button and then the “Calibrate Reset”

button to restore factory defaults (see Figure S).

Port Settings

2.

Locate J9 (9-pin Port) and connect a serial

cable from J9 to an available COM slot on the

computer.

Bit

s per second:

19200

Establish a connection between the computer

Data bits:

8

and the controller:

Note: This is done from the computer after the

Parity:

None

physical connection has been made.

Stop bits:

1

1.

In the start menu, go to “Programs” and select

“Accessories.”

Flo

w control:

None

2.

Under “Accessories”, choose “Communica-

Restore Defaults

tions”, and then “Hyperterminal.” Once select-

ed, a “Connection Description” window will pop

up.

OK

Cancel

Apply

3

Under name: Enter “RA500” and hit OK. A

“Connect To” window will then pop up.

4.Under the “Connect Using” line, select the com port that the serial cable is connected to (typi- cally COM1) and hit OK.

5.A window similar to the one in Figure R will pop up. Ensure the settings match the settings listed in Figure R. Press OK.

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