Configuration - Screens and Control Fields

Control Fields on the Configuration Screens

Serial Port

This field selects the serial port. The SERIAL 9 port must be used for serial printing. SERIAL 11 is reserved for use with special software that enables remote operation through a PC.

For more information about the serial ports see “SERIAL 9, 10, and 11” on page 291.

Screen(s) Where Field is Present

I/O CONFIGURE

MODEM CONFIGURE

Status

This field indicates the status of the modem connection.

Connected

Idle

Waiting

Dialing

Authenticating

Disconnecting

Screen(s) Where Field is Present

MODEM CONFIGURE

Stop Length

This field specifies the number of stop bits (1 or 2) used for serial communications when using the serial port.

This setting is maintained after the instrument is turned off.

Operating Considerations

When in remote mode (Remote Mode field is set to On), this field is inaccessible.

Screen(s) Where Field is Present

I/O CONFIGURE

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Agilent Technologies 8935 series e6380a manual Serial Port, Status, Stop Length