Vitalcare 506DN3, Service Manual

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Criticare Systems, Inc. VitalCare
TM
506N3 Series Service Manual Page 6-3
Section 6 —Service Testing & Calibration
Communication Testing
Equipment Required
• Windows-compatible computer with DB-9 serial port
NOTE: If your computer uses USB ports instead of a serial port
a USB/Serial converter with software is needed to complete this
procedure. Install the converter and software on the computer
as directed by the converter manufacturer. The following
adapters are recommended.
• IOmega USB to Serial/PDA Converter Cable .....GUC232A
• Keyspan USB Serial Adapter ............................USA-19HS
• Serial download cable (pn 87016B002)
• A common computer terminal program
Pinout Chart
Figure 6-1: Pinout Chart
Procedure
1. Set the print device to SERIAL in the PRINTER SETUP menu.
Printing is then be routed to the communications port instead of
the internal printer.
2. Set the serial format to TEXT in the CONFIGURATION Menu to
simulate the tabular printout of the internal printer.
3. Connect the COM port to the serial port on the computer or the
USB port (with adapter) on the laptop.
4. Start Hyper Terminal from the Accessories|Communication
menu on the PC. Settings: 19200 bps, 8-N-1, or Auto Detect.
Figure 6-2: PC HyperTerminal
5. Press the PRINT key on the monitor to initiate a print of data.
6. Ensure data prints to the computer.
5 4 3 2
9 8
7 6
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Pinout Chart
PIN SIGNAL
1 CD (Carrier Detect)
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 Ground
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI (Not Used)