Programming Meter Settings 7-15
April 2004
Changing Communications Parameters
On occasion, you might need to change the parame ters by which
the PT878GC communicates with a PC over the wireless infrared
interface. To check or change these parameters:
1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Communications entry and
press [ENTER]. The Commun ications window appears similar
to Figure 7-6 below.
Figure 7-6: The Communications Window
2. The first prompt asks for the node identification number,
which can be any number from 1 to 240.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT change the node ID unless instructed by
GE Panametrics.
a. Press [ENTER] to open the text box.
b. Use the numeric keys to enter th e node ID.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm the entry.
Communications
Node ID 2
Comm Interface IrDA IR 232
Baud Rate 9600 bps
Parity None
Stop Bits
Data Bits
12
78
Cancel OK