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Using the RS-232 Serial Port
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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
Using the RS-232 Serial Port
The RS-232 serial port allows communication between an attached computer or terminal
and the main microcontroller of the generator. This communication link lets you obtain
information regarding calibration values, power and mode settings, and the alarm
number history of the generator. You can also use the link when calibrating the
generator.
Equipment required
• Phillips screwdriver
Establish the Communications Link
1.
Turn off the generator.
2.
On the rear panel of the generator, remove the screws that secure the metal plate
that covers the serial port.
3.
Connect a standard DB 9 serial cable to your computer and to the serial port.
• Pin 2 is the serial output data line.
• Pin 3 is the serial data input line.
• Pin 5 is the reference line.
4.
On your computer, enter your communication program. Configure your computer for
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
5.
Turn on the generator. Information similar to the following is displayed on your
computer:
FX Main
(c) 1995 Valleylab
Gen Model: Force FX
Main F/W Version: #
Feedback F/W Version: #
REM Impedance = Z
where # is the version number of the software for the listed microcontrollers. Z is a
numeric representation of the REM impedance.
One of the following messages appears (with the Keying ENABLED message) when
you activate the generator:
BIPOLAR_REQ
MONO1_CUT
MONO1_COAG
MONO2_CUT
MONO2_COAG