Entering commands – VICI 450 Dynacalibrator User Manual
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10. Click “ASCII Setup” and set the parameters as indicated below.
Click “OK”.
11. When the screen returns to Dyna450 HyperTerminal (page 22, bottom illustra-
tion), click “File”, then “Save” to save this Dynacalibrator Model 450 communi-
cations setup.
The following text will be displayed in the HyperTerminal window when
communication is first established with the Dynacalibrator Model 450:
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