Interface description – ALTANA Haze-Gloss Manual User Manual

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10. Interface Description

The

haze-gloss is equipped with a

serial interface (RS 232 C), which
allows for data handling and control of
the unit with a PC.
A 9-pin SUB-D connector is mounted
on the measuring unit for transfer
purposes.

haze-gloss

3 TxD -------- RxD 3
2 RxD -------- TxD 2
7 RTS -------- CTS 5
8 CTS -------- RTS 4
5 ------ GND ------ 7

Transfer Rate and Format
The serial asynchronous transfer of
data is specified in the measuring unit
and is performed according to the
following format:

2400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity,
1 stop bit

Control Commands
'O' (ASCII) starts the on-line operation
(ONLINE appears on the display)
- the haze-gloss keyboard is blocked
- automatic measurement is started
using the operating switch

SET UP Status of haze-gloss is
transferred to the computer:
(1 byte each INTEGER)

- Current Mode:

0 = sample mode
1 = statistic mode

- Selected Geometry:

0 = haze
1 = 20

2 = 60

3 = 85

5 = 20

° & 60°

6 = auto-range
7 = 60

° & 85°

- Current Downward Movement:

0 = lower 4 cm
1 = lower 7 cm

- Target Illumination:

0 = off
1 = on

- Decimal Point:

0 = display without decimal point
1 = display with decimal point

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