
Operating Instructions
Model 300E Carbon Monoxide Analyzer
Instruction Manual
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P/N 04288 REV: A
6.9. Operating the Analyzer from a Terminal or
Computer
The model 300E has imbedded in its software a variety of commands which allow
the user to turn various functions on and off, calibrate the instrument, manipulate
data files and perform other tasks from a remote terminal or computer via the
RS-232 COM ports.
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Refer to Appendix A for a detailed list of the available of Setup Variables.
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Refer to Appendix A for a detailed list of the available of Diagnostic
Functions.
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See Section 6.10 for more information on using iDAS.
Because dumb terminals and computers use different communication schemes, the
analyzer includes two communicate modes specifically designed to interface with
these two types of devices.
COMPUTER MODE: Used when the analyzer is being exercised from a computer a
dedicated interface program such as APIcom.
More information regarding APIcom can be found on in Section 7.10 or on T-API’s
website at: http//:www.Teledyne-api.com.
INTERACTIVE MODE: Used with a terminal emulation programs such as Hyperterm
or a dumb terminal. The following commands are used to operate the analyzer in
this mode.
Table 6–16: Basic Terminal Mode Software Commands
Keys Stroke
Function
Control-T
Switches the analyzer to terminal mode (echo, edit).
If Mode Flags 1 & 2 are OFF, the interface can be used in interactive mode with a
terminal emulation program.
Control-C
Switches the analyzer to computer mode (no echo, no edit).
CR
(carriage return)
A carriage return is required after each command line is typed into the
terminal/computer. The command will not be sent to the analyzer to be executed
until this is done.
BS
(backspace)
Erases on character to the left of the cursor location.
ESC
(escape)
Erases entire command line.