
Appendix B — RS‑232 Protocol
NOTE:
This appendix is provided only in English.
You can control the dispenser remotely through a programmable logic controller (PLC) or personal computer (PC) by
connecting to the RS-232 port located on the front or back of the dispenser.
You can also use the Ultimus V Interactive software or the National Instruments LabVIEW
™
software to view or
change the Ultimus V dispenser settings. Information for using the Ultimus V Interactive software and a LabVIEW
driver and sample program are included in this appendix.
1. Physical Connection
Use the RS-232 port located on the front or back of the dispenser to connect the dispenser to a PLC or PC. Ensure
that the port you use is also enabled in the dispenser settings. Refer to “Communications Port Options Screen” on
page 26 for details.
1.1 RS‑232 Pin Assignments
1
5
6
9
Pin
Description
Pin 2: RS-232_TX
The RS-232 TX pin transmits data from the
dispenser to an external communication device.
The external communication device should
connect this pin to its RS-232 RX pin.
Pin 3: RS-232_RX
The RS-232 RX pin receives data from the external
communication device into the dispenser. The
external communication device should connect
this pin to its RS-232 TX pin.
Pin 5
Common Ground
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