Thermo Fisher Scientific CyberScan pH 10/pH 100 - Manual (Page 29)

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8 PRINT FUNCTION (FOR pH 100 ONLY)
The CyberScan pH 100 is equipped with a PRINT key that facilitates the printing of data from
a printer or storage of data into the computer in the form of a data file.
8.1 Using the CyberScan pH 100 With The Printer
1. To use the CyberScan pH 100 directly with a printer, the printer should have either a 9
pin or a 25 pin RS 232C serial port.
2. Printer dip switches should match with the CyberScan meter communication setup. The
printer should have options to receive 8 data bits, even (2), odd (1) or none (0) parity bit
and one (1) or two (2) stop bits. These parameters are standard printer options. Please
refer to your printer’s instruction manual for more information on its communication setup
protocol.
3. Use the cable provided to connect the meter to the printer. If the printer has a 25 pin
connector, use a 9 to 25 pin converter (available separately) or make your own cable
taking note of the connection parameters as described in Section 3.4.1 on page 9.
4. Set the dip switches of the printer to accept serial data. This would be required if the
printer has both serial and parallel interfaces. Set the dip switches to accept 8 data bits
(Normally, printers would have a selection for 7 or 8 data bits).
5. Turn on the meter.
6. Set the printer dip switches or change the CyberScan pH 100 setup parameters for the
proper baud rate, parity and stop bits. Refer to Section 9.4 for more detail.
7. Ensure that these parameters are identically set on both the printer and the meter.
8. Insert the paper and switch the printer on.
9. To send data to the printer, press the PRINT key.
Printing Errors
Problem Probable Cause
Prints Garbage Baud rate/parity/data bits mismatch
Nothing is printed Cable not properly connected or improper printer dip switch
setting.
The CyberScan meter displays error by blinking the printer and error annunciators alternately
if the printer is not ready to receive data or if the printer is off. See Figure 14 on Page 10. As
soon as the printer is ready, the error display will automatically go off. While the meter is
displaying the printer error, you may press the ‘CAL/MEAS‘ key to go back to the
measurement mode.