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C
OMMAND
C
ONSOLE
I
NTERFACE
The Command Console interface provides a means to set all system configuration options,
including modes of operation and counter scaling. It is also possible to diagnose some system
operation issues.
RS232 Console Display
An example of the console display is shown below:
Console Operation Procedure
In normal operation the Diagnostics & Command Console is disabled to save power, and to make
the RS232 Serial Data Output simple to decode.
1.
Connect the Subsea Display System to a PC serial port using the cable provided (5w
micro to 9 way D, part number: 023-14-11-020).
2.
Run Windows Hyper Terminal and configure the serial port. The default RS232 baud
rate is 19200, but if this does not work, test the other available baud rates. The 4 digit
display shows the baud rate setting during power up. The other serial port settings
should be as follows:
RS232 Parameters
Note: Available baud rates 2400 to 115200 (see
RS232 Console User Commands
).
Default
Data bits
Start bits
Stop bits
Parity
Handshaking
19200
8
1
1
None
None
