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All IBM compatible computers provide at least one serial port using either a 9-pin or 25-pin
D-type connector. The port designation can be either COM 1 or COM 2. Usually, when a com-
puter has two serial ports, COM 1 will be the 9-pin connector and COM 2 will be the 25-pin
connector. However, port designations can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so you
will have to positively identify the COM port you wish to use for the flow computer interface.
Connect cable between the flow computer and your PC using either the 25-pin or the 9-pin
connector, depending upon the architecture of the port.
NOTE: Be aware that on some laptop computers, the available COM ports may be
assigned to peripheral devices, such as a modem, mouse or an infrared port,
etc. Therefore, you may not have a COM port available for this interface. In
such a case, refer to your PC manual for instructions on how to reassign your
COM ports for standard operation.
The following example explains how to set up HyperTerminal™:
From the Windows 95/98™ desktop, Left-Click on the [START] button.
Holding down the left mouse button, move the highlight up to [Programs], then across to
[Accessories]. Slide the highlight down to [HyperTerminal], then release the left mouse
button.
Within the HyperTerminal™ window, move the mouse pointer down to [Hyperterm.exe]
and then double-click the left mouse button.
This selects the [Connection Description] dialog box. Enter a name for your connection
(e.g., 1010BX). You can optionally select an icon for this connection by clicking on one of
the icons displayed in the scrolling frame at the bottom of the window. Click [OK].
This selects the [Phone Number] dialog box. Move cursor to the arrow at right of [Connect
Using] field. Left click on arrow to expand field and move the highlight down to [Direct to
Com 1 (or 2)] depending on the port connected to the interface cable. Click [OK] to select
[Com 1 (or 2) Properties] Dialog box. Set up your RS-232 parameters as shown (below left).
Left-click on the [OK] button.
You will now see a blank terminal screen. Next click [File] on the top menu bar. Drag the
highlight down to [Properties] and then left-click.
Left-click [Settings] tab. Expand the [Emulation] box by clicking the <Down Arrow> on the
right-hand side. Drag the highlight down to [VT-100] and then left-click to select it as
shown (below right).