Modem Operations

Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations

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Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations

Correct operation of the instrument RS-232/modem link depends on the baud rate,

parity, CTS (Clear To Send), and Echo of the link parameters Perform the procedure in

Figure 6-4 to establish the communication link parameters.

SHIFT
LIST
38400
19200
9600
4800
2400
1200
600
300
bAUd
ENTER
ENTER
PAR
no
E
Odd
ENTER
Echo
On
OFF
CtS
On
OFF
ENTER
Typical
Required
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 modem.
Normally, the highest compatible rate is selected.
Select the rate using the up/down arrow keys
then press ENTER.
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
PC checks parity (if selected) and indicates when
an error is detected. Select the parity then press
ENTER.
Selecting CtS (Clear To Send). The RS-232
CTS line is used to control data flow between the
instrument and modem. For most modem
applications, CTS is turned On. Make selection
then press ENTER.
Selecting Echo. For this RS-232 application,
Echo OFF is selected. When modem operations
are initiated, any characters sent from the
instrument to the modem before the modem has
experienced "carrier detect" will cause the
modem to suddenly disconnect from the line.
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Figure 6-4. Configuring the Instrument RS-232 Port for Modem Operations