Bronkhorst RS232 interface - Manual (Page 6)

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Page 6 RS232 interface 9.17.027
1.4 S HORT FORM START ‐ UP
All necessary settings for this module are already performed at Bronkhorst.
To follow next steps carefully is the quickest way to get this module operational in your own system.
In case of trouble programs like Hyper terminal (available in MS‐Windows) or FlowDDE (from
Bronkhorst) could be very useful.
START
Connect
PC / PLC
to RS232
interface
Check Power
Make sure your PC or PLC is connected to the RS232 interface by means of
the correct cable.
 Multibus instruments need a special cable with T‐connector.
 RS232/FLOW‐BUS interfaces need a one‐on‐one 9‐pole cable
without crossings with male and female connector
Cable lengths for RS232 must not exceed 10 meters.
Make sure instrument or interface is powered (+15…24Vdc)
Initialization procedure
In case of RS232/FLOW‐BUS interface without micro‐switch and LED’s, first
see that interface gets a free address on the FLOW‐BUS. Follow initialisation
procedure described at [Initialising RS232/FLOW‐BUS interface]
Check settings
communication port
Use settings [38400,n ,8 ,1 ] for your COM‐port:
Baud rate = 38K4 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
Ready
Start sending messages as described in following paragraphs. Start sending