10. Click “ASCII Setup” and set the parameters as indicated below.
Click “OK”.
11. When the screen returns to Dyna500 HyperTerminal
(page 19, bottom illustra-
tion)
, click “File”, then “Save” to save this Dynacalibrator Model 500 communi-
cations setup.
The following text will be displayed in the HyperTerminal window when
communication is first established with the Dynacalibrator Model 500:
Parameters recovered.
Program checksums ok.
Initializing SPI . . . ok
Initializing A/D . . . ok
Initializing IIC . . . DS1624 started
Valco Dynacalibrator online.
A simple processor test can be performed by opening HyperTerminal before
powering up the Dynacalibrator. If the processor has some defects, the message
“Bad checksum in Block xxx” is displayed instead of line 2 above. If this occurs,
please consult VICI.
Entering Commands
Each command must be followed by the <ENTER> key.
Examples:
To set the chamber temperature to 50°C, type “TS=50” and press <ENTER>.
To read the set point, type “TS” and press <ENTER>.
To read the current chamber temperature, type “TR” and press <ENTER>.
To start data logging, type “L+” and press <ENTER>. To stop data
logging, type “L-” and press <ENTER>.
Serial Port Communication
