Teledyne GFC 7001E Remote Operation, Setup  MORE Comm Using the ANALYSER’S Communication Ports

Remote Operation Model GFC7001E Carbon Dioxide Analyzer

8.REMOTE OPERATION

8.1.SETUP  MORE COMM: USING THE ANALYSER’S COMMUNICATION PORTS

The GFC 7001E/EM is equipped with two serial communication ports located on the rear panel (see Figure 3-2). Both ports operate similarly and give the user the ability to communicate with, issue commands to, and receive data from the analyzer through an external computer system or terminal. By default, both ports operate on the RS-232 protocol.

The RS232 port can also be configured to operate in single or RS-232 multidrop mode (option 62; See Section 5.7.2 and 8.2).

The COM2 port can be configured for standard RS-232 operation, half-duplex RS-485 communication or for access via an LAN by installing the Teledyne’s Ethernet interface card (option 63; See Section 5.7.3 and 8.4).

A Code-Activated Switch (CAS), can also be used on either port to connect typically between 2 and 16 send/receive instruments (host computer(s) printers, data loggers, analyzers, monitors, calibrators, etc.) into one communications hub. Contact Teledyne sales for more information on CAS systems.

8.1.1.RS-232 DTE AND DCE COMMUNICATION

RS-232 was developed for allowing communications between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communication Equipment (DCE). Basic data terminals always fall into the DTE category whereas modems are always considered DCE devices.

Electronically, the difference between the DCE and DTE is the pin assignment of the Data Receive and Data Transmit functions.

DTE devices receive data on pin 2 and transmit data on pin 3.

DCE devices receive data on pin 3 and transmit data on pin 2.

A switch located below the bottom DB-9 connector on the rear panel allows the user to switch between DTE (for use with data terminals) or DCE (for use with modems). Since computers can be either DTE or DCE, check your computer to determine which mode to use.

8.1.2.COMM PORT DEFAULT SETTINGS

Received from the factory, the analyzer is set up to emulate a DCE or modem, with pin 3 of the DB-9 connector designated for receiving data and pin 2 designated for sending data.

RS-232RS-232 (fixed) DB-9 male connector. Baud rate: 19200 bits per second (baud). Data Bits: 8 data bits with 1 stop bit.

Parity: None.

COM2: RS-232 (configurable to RS 485), DB-9 female connector.

Baud rate:115000 bits per second (baud).

Data Bits: 8 data bits with 1 stop bit.

Parity: None.

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