ENMET OMNI-4000 User Manual
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ENMET Corporation
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2.8 Printing the Histograms
The Histograms function enables printout or transfer to a personal computer of the values and events stored by the
OMNI-4000. This data is stored during the normal operation of the device. Clearing of the information in the memory
can be performed only during the printing procedure.
Connection to a Printer
N
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: This must be PC compatible and fitted with an RS 232C interface configured as follows:
9600 bauds
8 bits
Even parity
1 Stop bit
XON/XOFF protocol
IBM Emulation
The Connecting Cable
This can be supplied as an option. You can also make your own using Figure 2-21. The programming plug, which has
pins 2 and 4 connected, can be used as a part of the connecting cable if desired.
Connections
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Connect the DIN plug of the connecting cable, shown on the left side of Figure 2-22, to the OMNI-4000.
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Connect the 25 pin plug of the connecting cable, shown on the right side of Figure 2-22, to the serial port of the
printer.
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Check the configuration of the switches in the printer and position the switches on the front of this to "ON" and
"ON-LINE." Refer to the printer instruction manual.
Connection to a Compatible Personal Computer
This requires software known as COM4000. Refer to the manual for this software to install it on the PC. The cable is
shown schematically in Figure 2-21.
Review of the Histograms
The histograms can only be reviewed only after the OMNI-4000 has been in operation for at least:
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Fifteen minutes for printing
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One minute for display on a PC
Choice of Printing Procedure
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Connect the cable between the OMNI-4000 and the printer or computer. See Figure 2-23
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Turn the OMNI-4000 on by pressing the ON/OFF switch
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Press and release the Menu Selection switch until the display alternately shows:
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Pressing the ENTER switch starts the printing
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Pressing any other switch returns the OMNI-4000 to the main menu without altering the data
To print
History
Accept:
ENTER
Cancel: ¨