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standard serial data communication protocol designated as RS232C. Refer to appendix
A for a technical description of the RS232C interface as it relates to the
Pachette 2
.
Once the printer interface is installed, a serial printer and interface cable must also be
purchased before a hardcopy of pachymetry data can be obtained. A compatible printer
and interface cable can either be purchased from DGH Technology, Inc. or the
operator can supply them. DGH currently offers the SII DPU-414 thermal printer by
Seiko Instruments, Inc. for use with the
Pachette 2
. Please contact DGH before
attempting to interface your own printer. DGH maintains a list of printers that have
already been tested for compatibility with the
Pachette 2
.
The intent of this section is to provide the operator with information for using the SII
DPU-414 printer with the
Pachette 2
. Where applicable, the SII DPU-414 User’s
Guide that was shipped with the printer will be referenced.
Configuring The Printer Interface
Before the
Pachette 2
can send any data to a serial printer, the printer interface
parameters must be properly set. The interface must first be enabled, and then the baud
rate (or data transmission rate) must be set to match the RS232C interface on the
printer. Once configured, it is not necessary to repeat this procedure since the
parameter settings are stored in non-volatile memory. However, if it becomes
necessary to reset or check the initial configuration, use the procedure below to access
the configuration menu and gain access to the printer interface parameters.
Note:
When the SII DPU-414 printer is purchased along with the printer interface
option, the interface will already be configured by DGH Technology, Inc. However, if
no printer is purchased with the printer interface option, then the operator must
configure the interface when a printer is connected to the
Pachette 2
.
1. Plug the probe into the front panel, turn on the unit, and wait until the unit is
ready to take a measurement.
2. Press
the
CONFIG
key and the display will briefly indicate:
PACHETTE 2
CONFIG
and then the first configurable parameter will be displayed.
3. Press
the
ENTER
key repetitively until the display indicates: