Measurement Computing Analyzer488 - Manual (Page 97)

Section 4 Serial Controller
4.3
Run the program and type: hello The Analyzer488 will respond with:
Analyzer488 Revision N.N Copyright (C) 1989 IOtech Inc.
If you get the above response, the Analyzer488 is alive and ready to operate as a
serial controller. If you do not receive the hello response, check for proper connection
and fit of the cables. If the cables are connected properly and you still do not obtain
the hello response, then refer to the Service Section of this manual.
Refer to the Command Descriptions section for a complete listing of all the
Serial Controller commands and examples of their use.
4.6 Using the Analyzer488 with a Terminal
The Analyzer488 may be controlled from an RS-232 terminal or a personal
computer running a terminal program. Commands typed at the keyboard are sent
directly to the Analyzer488 and any responses are then displayed on the terminal
screen.
To use the Analyzer488 with a terminal, obtain a cable wired for your particular
terminal and the Analyzer488. Refer to the Getting Started section for wiring
diagrams and pinout information. Next, configure the Analyzer488 serial port
parameters to match those of your terminal using the power on configuration
procedure in Section 1. The parameters that must be set are:
Serial Baud Rate
Serial Data Bits (7 or 8)
Serial Stop Bits (1 or 2)
Serial Parity (None, Even, or Odd)
Serial Ctrl (RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF)
Serial Echo (Enabled or Disabled)
Serial Terminators
If Full Duplex operation is selected for your terminal, Echo should be enabled
on the Analyzer488 in order for commands sent to the Analyzer488 to be displayed on
the terminal screen. If Half Duplex operation is selected, Echo should be disabled. In
either case, commands sent to the Analyzer488 and responses received will appear on
the terminal screen.