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COMMUNICATIONS PORT

26 PIN CONNECTOR

PIN#

DEFINITION

1

RS-232C Signal Output

2

RS-232C Receive Signal

3

RS-232C Ground

4

Analog Output ±2VDC

5

Analog Ground

6
7
8

External Switch Display Clear

9

External Switch for Peak/Real Time Modes

10

External Switch Display Freeze

11
12

Ground

13

Ground

14
15
16

Digimatic Data Request

17

Digimatic Data Ready

18

Digimatic Data Clock

19

Digimatic Data Signal Out

20

Digimatic Data Ground

21

+NG Output

22

OK Output

23

-NG Output

24

Overload Output

25

Common

26

Common

COMMUNICATIONS PORT PIN DEFINITIONS

Digimatic Output

External Inputs

RS-232C Output

Analog Output

High/Low Setpoint and Overload Output

(open collector=30V, 10mA max)

1.

RS-232C bi-directional interface functions

All functions can be duplicated remotely by using the RS-232C
interface. Commands must be sent in uppercase ASCII charac-
ter format followed by a carriage return [CR].
RS-232C Signal: 8 data, 1 stop, no parity. Baud Rate: 19200 bps

RS-232C INTERFACE FUNCTIONS 

(Upper case ASCII format)

COMMAND

FUNCTION

RESPONSE*

T[CR]

Select real time mode

R[CR]

P[CR]

Select peak mode

R[CR]

If OR peak is programmed

P[CR] = 

peak 

If AND peak is programmed

P[CR] 

(1st time)= +peak  

P[CR] 

(2nd time)= – peak

Z[CR]

Tare Display

R[CR]

D[CR]

Transmit display data

[direction][value][units][mode]
[go/nogo/overload][CR]
[direction] +=CW

–=CCW

[value]

4 digits w/decimal

[units]

K, N, or O

[mode]

T=real time value
P=peak value
H=Hold value
M=Memory value

[go/nogo] H=+NG

O=OK
L=-NG
E=Overload

V[CR]

Transmit Peak data

P+[value][units][CR]
P– [value][units][CR]

g[CR]

Continuous data output (10 data/sec)

Y[CR]

Stop continuous data output

K[CR] 

Select “kgf-cm” units

R[CR]

N[CR] 

Select “N-cm” units

R[CR]

O[CR]

Select “lbf-in” units

R[CR]

B[CR]

Delete last data stored in memory

R[CR]

M[CR]

Store data

R[CR]

I[CR]

Recall memory data

Data format is the same as 

D

command response. It will out-
put END[CR] at the end of data

C[CR]

Clear memory

R[CR]

EXXXXYYYY

Set high/low setpoints(4 digit)

R[CR]

[CR]

XXXX=High, YYYY=Low

E[CR]

Read high/low 

EXXXXYYYY[CR] 
setpoint values (4 digit)
XXXX=High, YYYY=Low

*Note: E[CR] response if the command is not accepted.

Summary of Contents for DTX2

Page 1: ... authorization number and return the defective product to us with freight prepaid The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and we hereby disclaim all other warranties express statutory or implied applicable to the products and or software including but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability fitness non infringement results accuracy security and freedom f...

Page 2: ...its between lb in kg cm and N cm Programmable Setpoint LED s When high low setpoints are set LED indicates below NG within OK or above set point value NG CW icon Displayed for CW measurements CCW icon Displayed for CCW measurements Battery icon Flashes when the NI MH cells need to be charged PEAK icon When continuously displayed peak function is activated HOLD icon Displays when external hold sign...

Page 3: ...se inter nal Ni MH batteries without plugging into AC power Turn on the tester and check that the display is at zero and overload indicator is not flashing PRECAUTIONS DTX2 Cap Torque Tester is a sensitive instrument The load cell can be damaged regardless of whether the unit is ON or OFF Follow these precautions to keep your DTX2 from being damaged 1 Do not exceed unit s capacity regardless if po...

Page 4: ...apid torque changes over time Larger numbers allow more dampening Press SEND to select CF9End displays press SEND to exit Torque dampening rate displays each time the tester is turned on CF9 m2 indicator Default SC OFF Press PEAK or ZERO to cycle SC OFF CW and CCW or SC On CW and CCW Press SEND to select CF9End displays press SEND to exit Power Off programming clear data from memory Turn off the t...

Page 5: ...LO displays then the low set value i e L 5 0 Press PEAK to increase and ZERO to decrease press SEND to select CF9 End displays Press SEND again to exit CF9 F2 Peak mode Default Or Press SEND Or or And displays Press PEAK or ZERO to cycle Press SEND to select Or Peak records the Peak in either CW or CCW during test And Peak records both the CW peak and CCW peak during a test Zero reset memory store...

Page 6: ...example 5 lbf in is set as Low and 10 lbf in as High the ORANGE LED light for measurements less than 5 lbf in Low set point GREEN lights between 5 10 lbf in and RED lights over 10 lbf in High setpoint Setpoint output is available through the Communications port see page 7 After measuring press the button to transmit data to RS 232 models RS 232C or Digimatic devices Storing Data into Memory During...

Page 7: ... Choose between the following download methods Digimatic Data Download from Memory 1 Connect the tester and device receiving data with CB 304 cable 2 Turn on the tester Press and for 3 seconds to enter Power On programming CF9 flashes with solid F0 3 Press to transmit all data 4 Press again to exit RS 232C Data Download from Memory Connect the tester and device receiving data with a CB 204 cable U...

Page 8: ...arity Baud Rate 19200 bps RS 232C INTERFACE FUNCTIONS Upper case ASCII format COMMAND FUNCTION RESPONSE T CR Select real time mode R CR P CR Select peak mode R CR If OR peak is programmed P CR peak If AND peak is programmed P CR 1st time peak P CR 2nd time peak Z CR Tare Display R CR D CR Transmit display data direction value units mode go nogo overload CR direction CW CCW value 4 digits w decimal...

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