Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 189)

LogBook User’s Manual, Appendix A 887997 Supplement / HopNet Modems A-5
Test the “Serial Fixed Baud Rate” for the LogBook
Making the Initial Setup
1. Make sure that the LogBook is still connected to the PC via Parallel Port cable.
If not, make the connection.
2. Launch LogView.
3. In LogView, open the DEVICE pull-down menu.
4. Click on the SELECT LOGBOOK option. A list of configured devices should display.
5. Select “LogBook Parallel.”
6. Click the button.
7. Press the <H/W> button. This is the “Hardware Configuration” button. It is the first button in row
two of the LogView’s toolbar.
8. Select the “Serial COM” node, in the dialog box that appears.
9. Select the “Connection at Fixed Baud” option. This appears on the right side of the dialog box.
Configuring and Testing
1. Set the configuration properties and RTS Mode to the following values:
Configuration Properties
Connection: Connection at Fixed Baud
Baud Rate: 19200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
RTS Mode: Input Buffer Full
2. Click <OK>.
3. Click the <DOWNLOAD> button to transmit the configuration to the LogBook.
4. Click the <DETACH> button.
5. Turn LogBook’s power OFF. This is required to initialize the changes.
Failure to complete step 4 (Detach) and step 5 (Power OFF) will result in a
failure to initialize configuration changes.
6. Turn the LogBook ON.
7. Open the DEVICE pull-down menu item.
8. Click on the SELECT LOGBOOK option.
9. Select “LogBook Serial Fixed.”
Note: The Baud Rate is “19200.” It should match the baud rate set in step 1.
10. Click <ATTACH>.
Reference Note:
If this procedure was not successful, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on page
A-9 of this appendix.
Note that a successful connection is required to continue.