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7.5 RS-232 INSTRUCTIONS (Option)
RS-232
Operation of Serial Port on RF Amplifier
1.0 Connect serial port of amplifier to computer using a null modem cable or a standard serial
cable with a null modem adapter.
2.0 Use a program such as Hyperterm to communicate with the amplifier. (To reach “Hyperterm”
on windows ’98 go to Start
Æ
Programs
Æ
Accessories
Æ
Communications
Æ
Hyper
Terminal. In Hyper terminal double click on
2.1 Enter a name and choose an icon.
2.2 In the connect using box select “Direct to Com1”.
2.3 Click OK.
2.4 Select 9600 baud.
2.5 In Data Bits select 8
2.6 In Parity Select “None”
2.7 In Stop bits select “1”.
2.8 In Flow control select “None”
2.9 Press enter.
3.0 The procedure in the paragraph above will set up Com1 to communicate at 9600 baud, 8 bits,
and no parity with 1 stop bit.
4.0 Turn amplifier line power ON.
5.0 To place the amplifier in remote operation type in a valid command such as “STATUS”. The
amplifier will then go into remote operation and the status will be displayed on the computer.
Use the same commands as the IEEE 488 interface
Hypertrm.exe
