Appendix b: hi-4455 operating protocols, Archived 4/2/10 – ETS-Lindgren HI-4455 Isotropic Field Probe (Archived) User Manual
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HI-4455 Isotropic Electric Field Probe
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7. APPENDIX B: HI-4455 OPERATING
PROTOCOLS
The information in this appendix assumes that you have purchased the
optional HI-4413P Fiber Optic/RS232 Interface, and are capable of
communicating directly with the HI-4455 probe via computer. No system
readout is required when using this configuration.
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
Data Type:
RS-232 Serial
Data Mode:
Asynchronous
Word Length:
7 bit
Parity:
Odd
Stop Bits:
1
Data Rate:
9600 baud
INFORMATION TRANSFER PROTOCOL
The HI-4455 operates as a Controller Mode device. This probe only
responds to commands from another device; it transmits no data without
receiving instructions to do so.
COMMAND STRUCTURE
A command to an HI-4455 probe consists of
1) a command letter, followed by
2) possible
parameters
3) terminated with a carriage return.
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