Dakota Ultrasonics MMX-6DL - Manual (Page 31)

MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
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5) Press the MODE key once again to return to measurement mode.
RS232 Serial Port & The Data Logger
The MMX-6 DL is equipped with an RS232 serial port. Using the
accessory cable (part# N-306-0010), the MMX-6 DL has the ability to
connect to a computer, or external storage device. The following section
outlines the procedure for connecting the MMX-6 DL to a computer, and
how to collect data using any standard communications program:
Connecting To a Computer
1) Connect the accessory cable (part# N-306-0010) to the 2 pin jack
located on the bottom of the MMX-6 DL, and the 9 pin connector to
a serial port on the computer.
2) Start the communications software that will be used to collect the
measurements (i.e. Microsoft Windows

3.1 -Terminal, or 95,
98,Me, XP - HyperTerminal).
3) Setup the communications software using the following
parameters: Data Bits - 8, Parity - None, Stop Bits - 1, Baud
Rate 1200 (to print a report), or 9600 to transfer data file.
§ Note: A report can be printed to a communications program (i.e.
HyperTerminal), or printed to a serial printer using 8.5" x 11" paper.
4) Set the communications software COMM port to the port number
that the MMX-6 DL is connected - direct comm1, comm 2, etc.
5) Proceed to the section USING THE DATA LOGGER.