Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 186)

A-2 Supplement / HopNet Modems 887997 LogBook User’s Manual, Appendix A
Configuration via LogBook Software
In order to accommodate the necessary configurations, we must specify alias names in the Logbook
Configuration Applet.
In the LogBook Configuration Applet [located in the Windows Control Panel] we will see four “Port
Setups.” Each will need configured to ensure proper serial port communications via the HopNet modem.
The four devices are:
• Parallel Port Setup – necessary to establish communication for setting up the serial port
• Serial Port Setup – this is the “Standard Serial Port Setup” for LogBook
• Serial Port Fixed Baud Rate Setup – for LogBook
• Serial Port Fixed Baud Rate Setup – for HopNet
Configure the “Parallel Port Setup” for Device: LogBook Parallel
1. Navigate from the Windows Desktop as follows:
Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ LogBook Config
2. Double-click on the LogBook Config icon to open the applet.
3. Click .
4. Set the Properties, via the LogBook Properties Tab, as follows:
Device Name: LogBook Parallel
Connection Type: Parallel Port
Device Connection: LPT1
Protocol: ECP
5. Click the button.
6. Click the button.
Configure the “Serial Port Setup” for Device: LogBook Serial
1. From the LogBook Configuration Applet, click .
2. Set the Properties, via the LogBook Properties Tab, as follows:
Device Name: LogBook Serial
Connection Type: Serial Port
Device Connection: COM1
Protocol: RS232
3. Set the Properties via the Port Settings Tab, as follows:
Bits per second: 38400
Flow control: Hardware
4. Click the button.
5. Click the button.