Test Products International 460 - Manual (Page 53)

Appendix D
RS - 232C / PC Interface (Optional)
The RS-232C / PC Interface is a powerful tool for downloading instrument data, especially wave-
forms to your PC for subsequent program integration. In addition you are able to view your
waveforms on a larger scale, on a clearer grid and in a color of your choice. This appendix is
divided into the following sub-sections:
Installation
Set-Up
File Management
Print Management
Controlling the A460 from the PC
Archiving
Special Applications
Installation
The RS-232C package comes with an optically isolated RS-232C connector/cable assembly to fit
the standard 9-Pin RS-232C Communication Port (Com Port) on your PC, and two 3-1/2
diskettes for the software. Use the following procedure for initial installation into any PC running
in a Windows environment.
1. Connect the 2-pin optical end of the cable assembly into the side socket of the
460. Connect the other end to the Com Port of the PC. Tighten the screw of
the Com Port plug.
2. Insert the first software installation disk, and use the mouse to select Start ->
Run. Enter A:\SETUP.EXE into the Open box and select OK. Repeat for the
second installation disk. You should have a screen similar to the one shown in
Figure D-1
Set-Up
After software installation, you will have the display but not necessarily the trace and other data
capture information. Use the following steps to bring up the data:
1. Set up the active display colors by selecting Color Set Up in the Printer section
of the display. Select the color box next to Background. In the resulting display,
select a box or color band and then click OK. Repeat for Grid and Graph, then
click OK to exit from the Graph box.
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