Measurement Computing LogBook Series User Manual
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A-6 Supplement / HopNet Modems
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LogBook User’s Manual, Appendix A
Test the “Serial Fixed Baud Rate” for LogBook HopNet
Making the Initial Setup
1. Using the 9-pin Serial cables (CA-212), connect a HopNet Modem to the PC’s COM1 port.
2. Connect the second HopNet Modem to the LogBook’s COM Port. Note that this COM Port is used
for LogBook serial communications
It is important that you use a CA-212 Cable for the Modem serial connections. If you
use a CA-47 Cable, improper signal connections will result.
3. Make sure that the Parallel Port cable is still attached to the Logbook. This parallel connection will
be needed until the configuration is 100% complete.
4. In LogView, open the DEVICE pull-down menu.
5. Click on the SELECT LOGBOOK option. A list of configured devices should display.
6. Select “LogBook Parallel.”
7. Click the
8. Press the <H/W> button. This is the “Hardware Configuration” button. It is the first button in row
two of the LogView’s toolbar.
9. In the dialog box that appears, select the “Serial COM” node.
10. To the Right of the dialog box, select “Connection at Fixed Baud”.
Configuring and Testing
1. Set the configuration properties and RTS Mode to the following values:
Configuration Properties
Connection: Connection at Fixed Baud
Baud Rate: 115000
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.
8. Click on the SELECT LOGBOOK option.
9. Select “LogBook HopNet.”
Note: The Baud Rate is “115000.” It should match the baud rate set in step 1.
10. Make sure that the two HopNet Modems are relatively close to each other. Later you can relocate
them. Refer to the HopNet 10 Series Wireless Modems User’s Manual in regard to allowable ranges.