The RS232 interface port is located on the left side rear of the shaker
cabinet and requires the use of a laptop or desk top computer running
Microsoft Windows 98 or newer operating system.
1. Power up the host computer and close any running applications.
2. Open the HyperTerminal application by clicking on “Start” \
“Programs” \ “Accessories” \ “Communications” \ “HyperTerminal.”
3. In the “Connection Description” box, enter the name “Max Q Shaker”
and choose an icon and click “OK.”
4. In the “Connect To” box, verify that “COM1” is selected under
“Connect Using.” Click “OK.”
5. In the “COM1 Properties” box \ “Port Settings” folder select the
following options:
Bits per second: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control None
After verifying the above settings, click “OK.”
6. In the main dialog box click on “File” \ “Save.”
7. Exit the program by clicking on “File” \ “Exit” \ “Yes”.
8. Verify the program was saved by going to “Start” \ “Programs” \
“Accessories” \ “Communications” \ “HyperTerminal” \ “Max Q
Shaker.”
9. This completes the configuration of HyperTerminal.
10. Turn shaker off and connect computer (COM 1) to shaker (COM
PORT) with DB-9 serial printer cable.
Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers 5-7
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Section 5
Operation
RS232 Interface Port
Figure 5-2.
RS232 Interface Port
Hyperterminal
Configuration
