User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro Pressure Sensor
AML OCEANOGRAPHIC
In-situ Real-time Detection Measurement
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3 COMMUNICATING WITH THE MICRO PRESSURE SENSOR
To communicate with the Micro Pressure Sensor, a terminal emulation program such as
HyperTerminal is required. This program provides the mechanism of communication
between the instrument and an IBM-PC compatible computer. The following pages contain
a brief description on how to configure HyperTerminal to communicate with the Micro
Pressure Logger.
When all cables have been connected properly and the appropriate baud
rate/serial port combination chosen, the instrument will return the prompt ( > ). Once the
prompt appears, the Micro Pressure Sensor is ready to accept instructions. Refer to the
Micro Pressure Sensor Command Summary in
Section 3.4
.
3.1 Configuring
HyperTerminal
for Communications with the Micro Pressure Sensor
Note: If HyperTerminal has not been installed on your computer, please refer to your Windows™
manual.
1.
Use the Start button on the Desktop to access the Programs Folder.
2.
Open the Accessories menu.
3.
Click on the HyperTerminal program to start the program.
4.
Double click on the Hypertrm Icon. (
Figure 3.1
).
Figure 3.1
5.
Fill in the name and choose the Icon.
6.
Choose the correct communications port. (
Figure 3.2
)
Figure 1
