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Communications settings are selected to configure
interfacing of the AFG with peripheral devices. The
menu is also used to configure the storage settings
of the AFG, which may store up to 500 readings in its
on-board memory.
To access the COMMS settings, press and hold the
MENU
key until page 1 of the main menu appears. Press
and release the
MENU
to access page 2 of the main
menu, use the
DOWN
key to move the arrow cursor to
COMMS
and press
ENTER
.
The display shows:
PORT
Communicates with peripheral device.
Transmission of the displayed load
reading can be set to include unit of
measurement (UNITS ON or OFF), and
BAUD rate can also be set.
STORE MEM
Stores a single load reading to the
internal memory. With this option
selected, pressing the
TXD
key when
in the max modes of the main display
will send the displayed value to
memory. Up to 500 readings may be
stored in the memory.
SEND MEM
Sends all load readings stored in
the internal memory to a peripheral
device (e.g PC or data logger).
CLEAR MEM
Erases all load readings stored in
memory.
Using
UP
and
DOWN
keys select the relevant option.
When setting PORT, you will access PORT sub-menu 1.
Transmission of the displayed load reading can be set to
include the unit of measurement, the display shows TX
UNITS OFF or ON.
Use the
UP
or
DOWN
key to position the arrow cursor
against the desired selection and press the
ENTER
key.
The display will show TX SIGN OFF and ON. This will
transmit a negative sign for compression readings if
set to ON. Use the
UP
or
DOWN
key to position the
arrow cursor against the desired selection and press the
ENTER
key.
COMMS
COMMS sub-menu 1
PORT sub-menu 1
(TX UNITS)
PORT sub-menu 2
(TX SIGN)
