Figure 2: Description of the screw terminal
10
9
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Æ
OUT AZIM: AZIMUTH OUTPUT, for connection to data logger.
2
Æ
OUT ELEV: ELEVATION OUTPUT, for connection to data logger.
3
Æ
AN. GND: OUTPUT GROUND
4
Æ
Standard model (RS-232): RXD (Receive Data)
Option (RS-422): RDA (-)
5
Æ
Standard model (RS-232): TXD (Transmit Data)
Option (RS-422): RDB (+)
6
Æ
Standard model (RS-232): RTS (Request To Send)
Option (RS-422): TDA (-)
7
Æ
Standard model (RS-232): CTS (Clear To Send)
Option (RS-422): TDB (+)
8
Æ
S. GND: SERIAL GROUND
9
Æ
BAT+12V: input supply
10
Æ
BAT-: SUPPLY GROUND
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COMMUNICATION WITH THE USER
3.1
SERIAL PORT
The Tiltometer has an RS232 serial port. It allows local set-up with a PC or data transfer.
Pin assignment:
Pin 2
Æ
Receive Data Line (RXD), the pin 4 of terminal (input)
Pin 3
Æ
Transmit Data Line (TXD), the pin 5 of terminal (output)
Pin 5
Æ
Ground, the pins 3, 8, 10 of terminal
Pin 7
Æ
Request To Send (RTS), the pin 6 of terminal (output)
Pin 8
Æ
Clear To Send (CTS), the pin 7 of terminal (input)
Communication speed is fixed at 9600 baud with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit. For
communication between Tiltometer and PC connect a suitable cable and use the
HyperTerminal software.
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