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Navigating and Customizing Your FP-25
Configuring the FP-25 for Serial Communications
You can operate the FP-25 via its micro-USB connector for easy streaming and
logging of all calibration data. Before connecting the FP-25 to a computer,
ensure that it is ready to communicate with your PC by checking the options
in the SERIAL COMM menu.
Unit ID
The unit ID is the identifier that a computer uses to distinguish your FP-25
from other devices when it is connected to a network. Using the unit ID letters
A-Z, you can connect up to 26 devices to a computer at the same time via a
single USB port. This is called polling mode (page 41). Unit ID changes take
effect when you select SET and exit the menu system.
If you select @ as the Unit ID, the FP-25 enters streaming mode when you exit
the menu (page 41).
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the speed at which devices transfer digital information. The FP-25
has a default baud rate of 19200 baud (bits per second). If your computer
uses a different baud rate, you must change the FP-25 baud rate in the BAUD
menu to match it. (Alternatively, you can change your PC's baud rate in Device
Manager.) Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select 38400, 19200, 9600, or 2400
baud. Baud rate changes take effect immediately.
Comm Setup |
Serial Comm
MAIN
BACK
BAUD
19200
UNIT ID
A
Comm: RS232 Serial
MAIN Returns to the Instant
screen of Standard Mode or
Basic Mode, whichever was
last used.
BACK Returns to the Communications
Setup Menu (page 36).
BAUD Sets the serial baud
rate (see below). Baud rates
include: 2400, 9600, 19200,
38400 and 57600.
UNIT ID Sets the serial unit ID
(see below):
@ = streaming mode
A-Z = polling mode
A
UNIT ID
SET
RESET A
BACK
DOWN
UP
UNIT ID
A
19200
Baud Rate
SET
BACK
UP
DOWN
BAUD
19200