Hyquest Solutions Pty Ltd
Top Set Rod – Model: MagnaRod
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Issue 1.03 5 Mar, 2013
4.7.3 Operating the Special Functions Using Serial Communications
The special function ‘SPIN Test’ can be operated using the serial communications interface.
A laptop, desktop PC, or PocketPC using a terminal emulating package or
Microsoft
®
’s
HyperTerminal
can be used to invoke the function. No menu selections in the
MagnaRod
are needed. The selection of the meter type and turning the buzzer
On
and
Off
can all be done
using the serial communications interface. These functions can also operate using
Bluetooth
®
.
The following list shows the commands and functions that can performed through the
serial communications interface.
Command
Function Performed
N
Spin Test
S
Start Spin Measurement (subcommand in ‘Spin Test’)
A
Stop Spin Measurement (subcommand in ‘Spin Test’)
U
Buzzer ON
Z
Buzzer OFF
M
Magnetic Head Meter
C
Cat Whisker Head Meter
I
Abort function
When the ‘
N
’ command is received by the
MagnaRod
from an externally connected device,
the
MagnaRod
echoes acknowledge character ‘
N
’ back to the device.
Refer to
Appendix A
for details in using the Spin Test and capturing a ‘spin test file’.
4.5
Changing the Batteries
NOTE :
For optimum performance, the batteries should always be replaced with three good
quality AA alkaline 1.5V batteries !!
Simply lift the clip at the bottom of the front face, and lift the front cover upwards.
Insert the new batteries taking care of the battery orientation – which is stamped on the
bottom of the battery enclosure.
Please Note:
Installing the batteries backwards will not damage the
MagnaRod
.
