20 | Operation
Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series
Note:
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CryoExtra Distributor or Technical Service.
Communication / Networking
Capabilities
The Controller RS-485 Serial interface offers several
advanced communication capabilities. The Controller is
equipped with two, independent RJ-45 serial ports. These
ports are intended for connection to another CryoExtra
Controller, PC, serial printer or other RS-485 device. Up to
100 controller can be successfully networked.
Below is a summary of the different
communication / networking capabilities:
•
Host Computer
– The Controller can communicate with
a computer via an RS-485 converter and Controller
Connect or Windows HyperTerminal. Through the use of
simple ASCII commands, all Controller settings and
functions can be monitored and adjusted with these
software programs. In addition to ASCII communication,
ControllerConnect also offers a user-friendly event log
downloader. The event log is downloaded as a comma
Table 3. Password security levels and
descriptions. X denotes access to adjust
setting.
Feature
Not
Password
Protected
Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Level
4
Start Fill
X
Stop Fill
X
Alarm Mute
X
Quick
Reference
Settings
X
Temp and
Level Display
Units
X
X
X
X
Display
Liquid Usage
X
X
X
X
Enable /
Disable
Temp
Sensors
X
X
X
Temp Alarm
Settings
X
X
X
High Temp
Alarm Test
X
X
X
Hot Gas
Bypass
Settings
X
X
X
Enable /
Disable
Alarm Buzzer
X
X
X
Level Control
/ Alarm
Settings
X
X
X
Date / Time
X
X
X
Language
Settings
X
X
X
Printer
Settings
X
X
X
Temp
Calibration
X
X
X
Level
Calibration
X
X
Feature
Not
Password
Protected
Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Level
4
Enable /
Disable Auto
Fill
X
X
Timed Fill
Settings
X
X
OFAF
Settings
X
X
Communicat
ion Settings
X
X
Reset to
default
settings
X
X
Password
Settings
X
Note:
The Controller should never be connected
directly to a LAN or public telecommunications
network.
Table 3. Password security levels and
descriptions. X denotes access to adjust
setting.
