Sensor I® Expert User Manual
DATA STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
The charger/data port (item 8 in Chapter 2: Tool Description) has an integral RS232 serial port. This an be connected to a PC, and with the InterLink software or a terminal program, the data can be uploaded to the computer. Examples of all outputs can be found in Appendix A. The communication parameters on the PC must be set as follows in order to transmit any data from the wrench.
Data Bits: | 8 |
Stop Bit: | 1 |
Parity: | None |
Handshake: | None |
The baud rate must match the current baud rate of the wrench. Valid baud rates can be 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200 & 600.
For use with the InterLink software, the wrench must be set to 2400. Instructions for use of this program are located in the CD jacket and the Help file of the software.
Setup of Wrench for Data Upload
1.Connect the serial cable from the charger/data port to the serial port of the computer.
2.Setup parameters in a computer terminal program.
3.Press the Reset button to turn on the wrench.
4.Move the Mode Selection switch to Setup.
5.With the Reset button held in, use the Parameter Adjustment Knob to select Custom Setup Mode #110 (the present baud rate will be shown, divided by 100 to fit on the display).
6.Move the Mode Selection switch to Torque Control.
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