Teledyne t320, t320u 7.2.2. DAS CONFIGURATION USING TERMINAL EMULATION PROGRAMS

Data Acquisition System (DAS) and APICOM Teledyne API – Model T300/T300M CO Analyzer
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7.2.2. DAS CONFIGURATION USING TERMINAL EMULATION PROGRAMS
Although Teledyne API recommends the use of APICOM, the DAS can also be
accessed and configured through a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal
(see example in Figure 7-4).
To do this:
 All configuration commands must be created and edited off line (e.g. cut & pasted in
from a text file or word processor) following a strict syntax (see below for example).
 The script is then uploaded via the instrument’s RS-232 port(s).
Figure 7-4: DAS Configuration Through a Terminal Emulation Program
Both of the above steps are best started by:
1. Downloading the default DAS configuration.
2. Getting familiar with its command structure and syntax conventions.
3. Altering a copy of the original file offline.
4. Uploading the new configuration into the analyzer.
IMPORTANT IMPACT ON READINGS OR DATA
Whereas the editing, adding and deleting of DAS channels and
parameters of one channel through the front-panel control buttons can
be done without affecting the other channels, uploading a DAS
configuration script to the analyzer through its communication ports will
erase all data, parameters and channels by replacing them with the new
DAS configuration. Backup of data and the original DAS configuration is
advised before attempting any DAS changes.
Refer to Section 8.2.1 for details on remote access to and from the T300/T300M
Analyzer via the instrument’s COMM ports.
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