12 data transfer and print-out – Bowers Group Trimos Vectra Height Gauges User Manual
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12 Data transfer and print-out
All parameters concerning the communication with the
instrument have been established in the Print menu. To open
this menu, press the Print key longer than 2 seconds. The
selection and activation of the different menu elements will be
performed the same way as described for the configuration
menu.
a) Activation of the USB A interface
b) Activation of the RS232-1 interface
c) Transfer of the complete buffer contents
d) Transfer of the activated line
(valid only for RS232-1 interface)
e) Transfer of the numerical value only
(valid only for RS232-1 interface)
f) 15 column formatting
g) 80 column formatting
h) Automatic transfer or transfer by pressing the Print key of
the activated line (d) or the numerical value (e):
If the corresponding field has been activated, the values
of the selected line (d) or the numerical value (e) will be
transferred only by pressing the Print key. If the field has
not been activated, all values will be transferred
automatically after each measurement.
> 2 sec.
To close the Print menu, press the Enter key longer than 2
seconds.
> 2 sec.
12.1 USB-A
The USB-A interface (see §2, n° 34) allows the printing of all data. Most of
the PCL compatible USB printer can be connected to the instrument.
Simply connect the printer to the instrument and press the Print key for a
print-out of the buffer contents.
Cable
USB "A-B" connection cable (code number 332 02 0001)
12.2 RS 232-1
The RS232-1 interface (D-Sub 9 poles, male, see §2, n° 31) allows the
printing of all data. It corresponds to the OptoRS standards and allows the
connection with external instruments as printer or computer.
Data transmission
- Speed:
4800 baudrate
- ASCII code:
7 bits
- Parity:
even
- Stop bits:
2
- Handshake:
without
Cable
- Connection to a Computer: Cable RS232 f-f (réf. 332 01 0012)
- Connection to a printer:
Cable RS232 m-f (réf. 332 01 0001)
a
b
c d e
f
g
h