Red Seal Measurement Datamate 2200, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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Datamate 2200 O&M
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9.6.6 RS485 Communication Test
The RS485 Communication Test allows the user to test the external wiring,
configuration and hardware of the serial communications ports. In this test the
Datamate 2200 transmitter will echo all correct serial data received during the test.
Using the DIAGNOSTIC MENU TREE enter the RS485 Communication Test.
The following chart highlights the RS485 Communication Test.
Menu or Display Description
Diagnostics The comm (communication) test allows the user to test the external wiring,
6. Comm Test configuration, and hardware of the serial communications ports. In this mode
the Datamate 2200 will echo and display all correct serial data received
during the test.
9.6.5 Pulse Test
Using the DIAGNOSTIC MENU TREE enter the Pulse Test.
The following chart highlights the Pulse Test.
Menu or Display Description
Diagnostics The pulse output test is provides pulses to enable the user to test external
5. Pulse Test wiring and hardware.
Pulse Test Pressing ENTER brings the following display:
Output Frequency
[_ XX.XX] Hz
Enter the desired output frequency (between 0 and 10,000 Hz) with the ^
and > keys. Press ENTER twice to confirm.
Output Num Pulses
[_ XXXXXX]
Enter the number of pulses that the Datamate 2200 is to send (between
0 and 65000) with the ^ and > keys. When 0 is entered, pulses will be
transmitted continuously until the CANCEL key is pressed. Press ENTER
twice to confirm.
Generating Pulses
FREQ: XXX.XXXX HZ
PULS: XXXXXX
CANCEL to Exit