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DEFAULTS
The factory settings for the QUESTEMP°II are:
CLOCK = U.S. CENTRAL TIME
PRINT baud rate = 1200 BAUD
PRINT RATE = 10 SECONDS
ALARM LEVEL = 38.0°C
CALibration level = 0°C
Temperature units = Celsius
The default settings for the CLOCK, PRINT baud rate, PRINT RATE, and ALARM
LEVEL can be changed by the user. When the unit is powered OFF, the
settings at that time will be stored as the new default values.
Temperature, however, will always default to Celsius and the CALibration
level will be reset to 0°C whenever the unit is RESET (at power OFF, the
last value of CALibration is stored).
DATA LOGGING
In the RUN mode, every ten seconds the QUESTEMP°II will store the ear and
earmold temperature data as well as oral temperature data if the
thermometer is plugged in to the CAL jack. The numbers stored represent
the average value for the previous 10 seconds. The data can be transmitted
to a computer or printer (see the section PRINTING).
The logged information can be cleared from memory by pressing the RESET key
for a count down of 3 seconds. Turning the unit OFF will not effect the
memory. If the unit is put in the RUN mode multiple times without RESET,
data will be stored following the information already in memory.
12.5 hours of data can be logged. Once the memory is full, the unit can no
longer store data but it will continue to operate.
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PRINTING
All logged information can be sent to a computer or serial printer using an
RS232 serial protocol. The amount of data printed is determined by the
PRINT RATE key on the Questemp°II.
Note that if the unit is in the RUN mode when printing is initiated, the
RUN mode will be canceled and data logging will cease.
COMPUTER CABLES: Connect the meter to a computer using cable #58-867 for a
25 pin serial port. [The standard for a computer's serial port is a 25 pin
or a 9 pin male (pins) connector. Do not connect to the computer's printer
output port which is a 25 pin female (holes) connector. If you have cable
#58-867 but your computer's serial port has only 9 pins, then you may use a
25 to 9 pin converter available at most computer or electronic stores. No
other cables should be used.]
PRINTER CABLES: Connect the meter directly to a serial printer using cable
#58-847. [A serial printer's input is typically a 25 pin female (holes)
connector. Do not use cable #58-847 in conjunction with a computer's
printer cable because that connects into the printer's parallel input port.
Many printers are parallel only and can not accept data from the
Questemp°II. For printers that have both serial and parallel inputs, refer
to the printer's manual for configuring the serial port.]
Note that cables #58-867 and #58-847 are internally wired the same. The
only difference between them is the gender. A straight through 25 pin
gender converter available at most computer or electronic stores can allow
you to use one cable for either a computer or printer.
To initiate printing, use the following sequence:
1.
With the unit ON, plug the printer cable into the OUTPUT port of
the QUESTEMP°II.
2.
Be sure the desired PRINT RATE is selected (see the key function
PRINT RATE).
3.
Press the PRINT/DATA key. If the default baud rate (speed of
data transmission) in the display is not the desired baud rate,
press the PRINT/DATA key a second time and use the ARROW key to
select a new rate.
[If you are downloading to a computer, be sure that it is ready
to accept data prior to moving to step #4.]
4.
Press ENTER and the data will be sent. "Prn" will appear in the
display until all of the data has been sent.
To halt printing, simply press the PRINT/DATA key while "Prn" is still in
the display.