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2.0 Serial Mode
Summary:
Serial Mode is the default mode for the LabTec Methadone unit, and upon power-up
the Serial Mode operational screen should be displayed, as shown below.
The unit takes commands from the clinical software on the connected computer and executes them.
It talks back to the computer as well, telling the computer what it has done, and upon request, its
status.
Referring to the menu on the facing page, if the unit is not displaying the above screen, press the
EXIT button several times until “Mode Select: Serial” is displayed, press “Select” and if needed,
“Exec” on the next screen. This makes the pumps ready to go.
Edit Submenu:
Baud Rate:
Default = 9600
Stop Bits:
Default = 1
Parity:
Default = None Word Length: Default = 8 bits.
Deviation from these settings will cause communication issues, generating errors on the computer.
Please do not change these values unless instructed by Parker Tech Support or that of your clinical
software provider!
RS-232 Command Set:
The LabTec Methadone has a fixed command set used by the clinical software in the background.
Communication of these ASCII commands is done via RS-232 and the PC Com Port. An RS-232
Cable (080-073) or USB Cable (090-158) that connects to either the Printer Port or the USB Port on
the rear of the LabTec Methadone unit is required.
The following settings are needed for proper RS-232 communication, and can be tested using any
Telnet program that may be available. (HyperTerminal, IVTFree, etc) For the programmer, this is
useful so the talkback from the pump can be viewed.
Baud Rate:
9600 bps
Stop Bits:
1
Parity: None
Word Length:
8 bits
Flow Control:
None
SERIAL CW 160.0ml/m
DOSE=10.6 TIME=05s
