Spectris Particle Measuring Systems LiQuilaz II E, Operation Manual

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LiQuilaz II E and S Operations Manual Page F-1
Appendix F
Serial Communications Overview
The elimination of a serial port on laptop computers and the elimination of
HyperTerminal software in Windows 7 require service personnel to prepare
beforehand in order to have the right tools for serial communications.
This Appendix includes the following sections that describe set up and
troubleshooting for serial communications:
• Adapters and Cables on page F-2
• USB Serial Port Adapter on page F-2
• Serial Cable on page F-3
• RJ-12 Cable and Adapter on page F-3
• Connector Signals on page F-4
• Communication Software Options on page F-5
• HyperTerminal on page F-5
• PuTTY on page F-6
• Tera Term on page F-7
• Communications Configuration on page F-8
• ENODE Specific Settings on page F-8
• Troubleshooting Serial Communications on page F-9
• No Communications on page F-9
• Dropped Characters or Strange Characters on page F-9
• Unexpected Characters on page F-9