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5.2 Saving and Transferring Data
Saving and transferring data requires the use of an I/O Module.
Connecting a personal computer to the
320IS
EDP port allows you to save indicator configuration data to the PC or
to download configuration data from the PC to an indicator. The following sections describe the procedures for
these save and transfer operations.
Saving and transferring data requires the optional I/O module. See Section 8.0 on page 57 for more
information on the I/O module.
5.2.1Saving Indicator Data to a Personal Computer
Configuration data can be saved to a personal computer connected to the EDP port. The PC must be running a
communications program such as ProComm Plus
®
1
or Revolution®. See the I/O Module Installation Manual (PN
78076) OR, Section 8.0 on page 57, for information about serial communications wiring and EDP port pin
assignments.
When configuring the indicator, ensure that the values set for the BAUD and BITS parameters on the SERIAL
menu match the baud rate, bits, and parity settings configured for the serial port on the PC. Set the PRNDES
parameter to EDP.
To save all configuration data, place the indicator in setup mode and send the DUMPALL EDP command to the
indicator. The
320IS
responds by sending all configuration parameters to the PC as ASCII-formatted text.
5.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to Indicator
Configuration data saved on a PC or floppy disk can be downloaded from the PC to an indicator. This procedure is
useful when a number of indicators with similar configurations are set up or when an indicator is replaced.
To download configuration data, connect the PC to the EDP port as described in Section 5.2.1. Place the indicator
in setup mode and use the PC communications software to send the saved configuration data to the indicator. When
transfer is complete, calibrate the indicator as described in Section 4.0 on page 33.
Calibration settings are included in the configuration data downloaded to the indicator.
If the receiving indicator is a direct replacement for another 320IS and the attached scale is not changed,
recalibration is not required.
1. ProComm Plus is a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation.
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