Labconco FreeZone 2.5 Liter Freeze Dry Systems 76705 Series - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 6: Using the RS232 Receptacle
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The time between data transmissions may be varied by the user to occur at 10, 30,
60, 300 or 600 second intervals. Press the MENU button until the RS232 screen
appears on the display.
Press select until the desired time interval is shown.
The format of the transmitted message is as follows:
B<T= -48 V= 18 SF = 999 C=999 PG=9 >
Where:
B = Base Unit
T = Collector Temperature
-48 = Collector Temperature in °Celsius
V = Vacuum
18 = Vacuum Level in Micro Bars
SF = Shell Freezer Temperature (not available on 2.5L models)
9 = Feature not installed or out of range
C = Vacuum Chamber Temperature(not available on 2.5L models)
PG = Purge (not available on 2.5L models)
There are several commercially available software packages, which can read
RS232 data and enter the data into a computer program, such as a word processor
(to create a text file) or spreadsheet (to tabulate and plot the data). Consult your
laboratory supply dealer regarding the latest software available. The following
describes how to use an IBM compatible computer with Hyper Terminal™
software (included with Windows® 95, 98, XP or 2000 operating systems) to
collect the RS232 data from your Freeze Dryer:
1.
Make sure that the Freeze Dryer is properly connected to the communication
port on the computer.
2.
Open Hyper Terminal™ software.
i)Windows® 95 or 98 use:
START/PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES.
ii) Windows® 2000 use:
START/ROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/COMMUNICATIONS
RS-232 TRANSMISSION RATE
10
SECONDS