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8.
Computer Interface
8.1
Basics
8.1.1
Connection
The COMBIVAC CM 51
can communicate with the computer through a serial interface. The
interfaces RS232 or RS485 are selectively available. The selection is made through the
parameter group PArA GEn in the parameter mode (
Chapter 7.3 General Parameters
(PArA GEn), page 37).
The respective connecting socket and the necessary connecting cable are described in the
Chapter 5.3.7, page 23.
8.1.2
Nomenclature
The following terms and symbolical spellings are used in order to describe the computer
interface:
Terms
Description
Send
Data transfer from the host to the instrument
receive
Data transfer from the instrument to the host
Host
Terminal (Computer)
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information
Interchange
Table 19
– Terms Computer Interface
Square Brackets [...]
Square brackets mark parameters.
Sharp Brackets <...>
Abbreviations in sharp brackets mark control characters. The complete term including the
sharp brackets is replaced by a numerical value.
Terms
Value
Description
<,>
0x2C
Separator
<CR>
0x0D
Terminator
Table 20
– Control Characters Computer Interface