Nidek Medical LM-1800P, Interface Manual

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COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE (other than NCP20)
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Actual Communications
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3.3 Actual Communications
(1) Setting the computer
Set the parameters related to an RS-232C interface on the computer in accordance with the
descriptions in "2.1. Basic Interface Specifications (Page 3)". For the procedure for setting
parameters, refer to the LM-1800P/LM-1800PD operator’s manual. It is allowed that the parame-
ters are set by the communication program.
(2) Writing a communication program for the computer
Write a communication program for exchanging command and data with the LM.
(3) Setting the LM
Set the parameters related to the RS-232C interface on the LM in accordance with "2.1. Basic
Interface Specifications (Page 3)" to conform them to the settings on the computer.
(4) Connecting an interface cable
Connect the computer and LM with an interface cable that conforms to the description of "2.1.2.
Cable connection (Page 6)".
(5) Execution of communication
Communications are started and controlled by the communication program on the computer.
There are three types of processes for the computer to receive the measurement data:
• The LM requests the computer to receive the measurement data.
• The external computer requests the LM to send the measurement data.
• The computer controls all the operations of the LM: Measurement
→
Storage
→
Transmission of
measurement data