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Ensure that the correct COM port is selected in the Status Info Section of the Front Panel. If the PC_S-
Link cannot communicate with the S-
Link, an error message such as ”Could not communicate with
device, please verify connections” is displayed in the Notification section of the Front Panel, right next to
the flashing light (indicating an error). You must remake the connection if you change the physical
connection or the COM port.
1.7.4.3 Exit the PC S-Link program
To save some important PC S-Link settings, exit using the File > Exit menu or the Ctrl-F4 hotkey. PC S-
Link.
1.7.5 Connect to the S-Link
You may use any serial communications software that you are familiar with. Our instructions are for
HyperTerminal because it is widely available on PCs with Windows

. Click:
Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → HyperTerminal
To save communication settings, enter a name for the connection. In the drop down menu “Connect
using
” select the COM port that the USB driver was installed on (Section 3.2.1). Click OK.
Input the following settings into the communications parameter window that appears next.
USB & ETHERNET communication
Bits per second 921600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
RS-232 communication
Bits per second 9600 or 115200
(factory adjusted)
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
Click OK to begin entering serial commands in the HyperTerminal window.