Communications Using iPort or RPComm
Using RPComm
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Partisol 2000
i
and Partisol 2000
i
-D Instruction Manual
D-29
10.
Choose “OK” from the Connection Type screen to finish the
connection setup.
11.
To initiate a modem connection to a selected instrument, highlight the
connection name on the Connect List screen (
Figure D–20
) and select
the Connection icon on the tool bar. The connection to the instrument
will be initiated and the proper command codes sent. When
communication is established, the Partisol 2000
i
Main screen will be
displayed (
Figure D–25
).
Note
If the connection is successful, the unit’s serial number will be
displayed at the top of the screen. Ensure that the correct serial number is
displayed to verify that the proper command codes were sent and that the
serial port trigger is functioning properly. If the connection is not successful
or if there is no instrument attached, then the serial number area will be
blank or will display “99999.” If the modem loses its connection, wait at
least 1 minute before trying to establish another connection. This allows
the modem to reset itself.
▲
12.
RPComm can now be used as described in “
RPComm
” on page
D-1
.
13.
To connect to a different instrument through the serial switching
device, the current connection must be terminated. Enter the proper
command codes for the desired instrument as described in step 7 and
initiate the modem connection as explained in step 11. If the modem
loses its connection, wait at least 1 minute before trying to establish
another connection. This allows the modem to reset itself.
Refer to this section if two or more
i
Series instruments of different models
are being connected to a serial switching device. The following
combinations can be supported at this time:
Series 1400a Monitor and a Partisol 2000
i
-D
Partisol Model 2000 and a Partisol 2000
i
-D
Although RPComm supports both the Series 1400a monitor and the
Partisol Model 2000-FRM Sampler, it is not possible to connect these
instruments to a single serial switching device. This is because the Series
1400a monitor requires the local communication flow control to be set to
“RTS/CTS” and the Partisol Model 2000-FRM monitor does not support
any local communication flow control. If a Series 1400a monitor and a
Partisol Model 2000-FRM Sampler are co-located, two modems and phone
lines must be used for communications.
Multiple Instruments of
Different Models