Configuring for Printer Operations

Printer Operations 5

Correct operation of the instrument RS-232 link with a printer depends on the link parameters baud rate, parity, and CTS (Clear To Send). Perform the procedure in Figure 5-3 to establish communication link parameters. Refer to your printer manual for information on selecting identical parameters for the printer, usually through the setting of DIP (dual in-line package) switches (with the printer unpowered). The instrument uses a fixed one start bit and one stop bit.

SHIFT

LIST

ENTER

bAUd

38400

19200

9600

4800

2400

1200

600

300

Selecting the bAUd (Baud) Rate. Press the SHIFT key, release, and then press the LIST key to open the communications parameters menu. The baud rate sets the rate of data transfer between the instrument and the printer. Normally, the highest compatible rate is selected. Select the rate using the up/down arrow keys then press ENTER.

PAR

E Odd

Selecting PAR (Parity). The 8th bit of a character can be set to make all characters odd (Odd) or even (E), or no parity at all (no). The printer checks parity (if selected) and indicates when an error is detected. Select the parity then press ENTER.

ENTER

CtS

OFF

ENTER

Selecting CtS (Clear To Send). The RS-232 CTS line (pin 8) is an input control line from the printer Request to Send (RTS) line (pin 4). When CTS is a Logic high, the instrument is allowed to transmit data. If the printer RS-232 interface does not have or use an RTS line, select OFF then press ENTER.

Echo

OFF

Typical

ENTER Required

Selecting Echo. When echo is On, each character sent to the instrument is "echoed" back to the host. For this RS-232 application, Echo has no meaning because the printer does not send characters to the Hydra. Make the selection then press ENTER.

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Figure 5-2. Configuring the RS-232 Ports for Print Operations

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2635A specifications

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Fluke 2635A Configuring for Printer Operations, Configuring the RS-232 Ports for Print Operations

Models: 2635A