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2.3.1 RS232/USB Set-Up
Purpose:
Describes how to set-up communication between any PC and the UPS using the RS232 or USB port.
The TRTC Series uses a standard DB-9, RS232 cable or USB cable.
When the DB-9F, (female connector) on the front panel is connected to a PC with Windows terminal emulation
software, the TRTC series can be remotely monitored, controlled and calibrated using RS232 ASCII commands.
2.3.1.1 Wiring Set-Up Procedure
START
Insert the male DB9
connector into the front
panel of the TRTC series
and the DB9 or DB25
female connector into the
computer’s COM port. If a
USB cable is used insert the
barrel end into the face of
the TRTC series front panel
and the flat connector end
into the computer’s USB
port.
Configure the
communications
parameters to the values
shown in the terminal set
up table.
WIRING
FINISHED
TERMINAL SET UP TABLE
Emulation Type
VT 100 or Compatible
Duplex Mode
Half Duplex
Xon/Xoff Flow
Control
NONE
RTS/CTS Flow
Control
OFF
Line Wrap
ON
Screen Scroll
ON
CR Translation
CR
Back Space
N/A (See Note)
Break Length
N/A
Inquiry
N/A
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
Handshaking Software Handshaking
Baud Rate
2400 bps
Data Format
8 Bit Data, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit
TIP:
The program ignores the Backspace and Delete keys. If a command is wrong, press
Enter
and retype the command.
TIP:
In Windows the path is: Start/Programs/Accessories/Communication/HyperTerminal.
For a tutorial on how to connect the unit with Window’s HyperTerminal, (see Section 2.3.2), “ HyperTerminal Set Up.”