Hall Research VS-2A - Manual (Page 8)

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Model VS-2A
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M E N U
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1 = PC 1 Input
2 = PC 2 Input
F = Front Panel Lock
A = Auto Mode
M = Manual Mode
P = Priority Select
N = No Priority
B = Blank
U = Un-blank
S = Status Report
L = List Menu
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. RS-232 Control
The VS-2A can also be controlled via a serial device. The unit operates at
a baud rate of 4800 bps. From the serial port, you have full control over
the operation of the switched output, mode, and priority buttons.
Note on RS-232 port availability on your PC
Most PCs and notebooks do not have a
serial port. So to program the Switch you
may need a USB to RS-232 Serial
converter. These are available from Hall
Research (Model USB-RS232-1).
The VS-2A will output a menu to a serial port on power-up. This menu
will also be displayed when a proper command is sent to it via a serial
port. To view the menu, An ASCII serial terminal or terminal emulator
software is needed. An example is Microsoft Windows
 HyperTerminal
(generally found in Accessories\Communication folder)
. To configure HyperTerminal
- Connect direct to COM1 or COM2
- 4800 Baud, 8 bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit, No flow control
After power-up the unit will output a menu similar to below in ASCII
through its serial port: