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Chapter 6: Modifying Your Freeze Dryer
There are several commercially available software
packages which can read RS232 data and enter the data
into a computer program such as a word processor (to
create a text file) or spreadsheet (to tabulate and plot the
data). Consult your laboratory supply catalog regarding
the latest software available.
The following describes how to use an IBM compatible
computer with Hyper Terminal
TM
software (included
with Windows®
95, 98, 2000 operating systems) to
collect the RS232 data from your freeze dryer:
1. Make sure that the Freeze Dryer is properly
connected to the communication port on the
computer.
2. Open Hyper Terminal
TM
software.
i) Windows® 95 or 98 use:
START/PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES.
ii) Windows® 2000 use:
START/PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/COMMUNICATIONS
The first time Hyper Terminal
TM
is opened, a dialogue box
requesting an area code and phone number will appear. Enter the
appropriate numbers and continue.
3. The “Connection Description” dialogue box will
open. Type in a user defined name and select an
icon for the new connection. Press “OK.”
