CD42 Pipeline Pig Location & Tracking System
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To cancel the system reset at this point simply press the Abort button. The CD42-R returns to the
settings menu, and displays “Fix Aborted” in the text area. To proceed with the Fix, press the OK
button. The CD42-R returns to the settings menu, and a text message is displayed in the text area:
“Default Values Restored” (Figure 57).
Figure 57
Message Displayed After Fix
After the Fix is complete, any option that was changed from the default setting will need to be
configured again.
Connecting the Receiver to a Desktop PC
The CD42-R receiver has the ability to communicate to a desktop PC through the use of a standard RS-
232C communications link. This kind of connection is commonly referred to as a "serial connection" or
"direct connection". In order to use a connection of this type, a standard RS-232C serial cable must be
provided by the operator. A "null modem" type of cable, often used for serial communications
is not
necessary to communicate with the CD42R. A standard RS-232C serial communications cable should
be used. The receiver unit itself requires the cable to have a male DB9 connection end, while the user's
computer will vary. Please check the back of your computer for the appropriate connection type.
Once the proper hardware connection has been made, it is necessary to run a terminal emulation
program such as ProComm or Windows' HyperTerminal. HyperTerminal is readily accessible to a
great many users because it comes as a standard installable option of Windows 95 and Windows 98.
For users that intend to use the serial connection often, it is strongly suggested that a better program be
installed and used, for while HyperTerminal will get the job done, it is not particularly feature rich or
easy to use. There are several free or inexpensive shareware Windows based terminal emulation
programs available via the Internet at http://www.download.com search for “TERMINAL”. A personal
favorite is "Zoc" by EmTec located at http://www.emtec.com/zoc/.
Regardless of which terminal emulation program is used, it is important to configure it for 9,600 baud,
1 stop bit, 8 data bits, and no parity (often referred to as 9600-N-8-1 in programs). In HyperTerminal,
the setup screen should look like Figure 58.
