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1. before printing The menu bar controls are Current page Print Return to main program window zelt Go Page 1 a Cosel Display two pages a a time Display one page at a time Forward one page Back one page If you have a printer installed you can print the data that has been downloaded Set the standard Windows print options and choose OK Prints a graph of the contents of downloaded records Lets you choose a printer other than the default printer specify the paper orientation and select the paper size Terminates the program and returns you to Windows If the modem is still connected to a remote location Port asks you whether or not you wish to disconnect before exiting iPort Instruction Manual 5 5 Menu System Comm Menu 5 6 Comm Menu The Comm menu contains the following items iPort Instruction Manual Connect Comm Instrument Connect j Utilities Pi This dialog box is used to connect to a remote location over serial and create and edit the entries in the location directory Location The location directory stores the communications settings of the remote instruments that you communicate with Each entry in the location directory consists of the name of the location com port baud rate telephone number if required and a list of instrument IDs Use the New button to create a new entry the Edit button to edit an existing entry and the Delete button to delete an entry from the location d2. modem to echo what Is sent F1 Sets online local echo of transmitted data off L2 Controls the speaker volume of internal modems L2 sets the volume to medium S0 0 Tells the modem to not answer incoming calls amp C1 Controls the Carrier Detect CD a serial port status line signal amp C1 sets normal CD operations amp D2 Tells the modem to use normal Data Terminal Ready DTR another serial port Status line operations Dial String The Dial String tells the modem how to dial DT tells the modem to dial using touch tones Hangup String The Hangup String tells the modem how to hangup The following modem commands are set as defaults Tells the modem to switch into the command mode In the command mode data sent to the modem is not transmitted but rather is used to control the modem Delays the modem for 1 second AT Tells the modem that modem commands follow HO Tells the modem to hangup the line iPort Instruction Manual 5 3 Menu System File Menu Dialing Timeout The length of time that Port waits after dialing for a response before it hangs up For long distance calls you may have to increase the wait time The Instrument block lets you set the instrument Size Log File Message Termination Screen Refresh and Data Record Loading options for instrument windows Size Sets the starting size of the instrument windows Use Small Medium and Large to display the instrument window at different siz
3. searches the com port for the Instrument ID numbers defined using Edit Config An icon for each instrument detected is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen If you do not have the automatic poll function enabled preferences invoke this command each time you start Port All Polls the comm port for all possible instrument IDs 0 to 99 This command is useful if the instrument ID of a remote instrument is unknown Set Config Used after the All command to set the Config with the instrument IDs detected by the All command iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Menu System Instrument Menu Edit Config Sets the local list of instrument IDs of the remote instruments Each number must be separated by a space The instrument IDs for each instrument is set in the instrument s Instrument Controls menu Be sure that the instrument ID you specify in the Polling Configuration dialog box matches the instrument ID set in the Instrument Controls menu Polling Configuration Enter a series of addresses to use when polling TCP IP Connect The TCP Connect menu contains the following items Poll Serial b Connect TCP Connect Backup Restore amp Update Firmware Size Connect Port will attempt to connect to instruments at the IP addresses in the address list A dialog box for each instrument successfully connected to is displayed Address Enter the addresses to attempt to connec
4. the following procedure to install the program 1 Insert the zPort Installation Disk into the CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe CD does not autostart run setup exe from the CD The Welcome dialog box appears 3 Choose Install iPort Instruction Manual 2 1 Installation Hardware Installation The Target Directory dialog box appears 4 Enter the drive and directory where the Port program will be installed 5 Choose OK or press the Enter key After the Port files have been installed on the target drive and directory the Program Group screen appears 6 Select a program group where the Port program will be installed 7 Choose OK The Installation Completed dialog box appears 8 Choose OK The Port installation is now complete The desktop displays the Port icons and the Port program will also be installed in the Start Menu gt Programs Double click on the Port icon to begin the program Hardware Installation Port can control remote instruments serially with a null modem cable direct connection or through a modem over telephone lines Port can also connect to Series instruments over Ethernet using the RJ 45 connector This chapter describes all types of connections Serial Direct Connection With a direct connection to a single instrument a null modem cable is connected between the instrument s COM port and the computer s COM port as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 In the null modem cable pin
5. 10 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter5 Menu System There are two ways to access pull down menus by clicking on the menu with the mouse or by pressing the correct Alt key sequence A menu item remains down until a command is selected To escape the menu without making a selection click an area outside the menu or press Esc Menu items are grayed out disabled when they cannot be used due to system settings or program state For example if a printer is not installed on the system the File gt Print and Print Preview selections are disabled Fi le Menu The File menu contains the following items Comm Instrument Console v Console Log Preferences Print Preview Print Frint Graph Frint Setup Exit AlttF4 Console This command opens the console The console is a window that displays status and error messages If the console is already open invoking this command prompts you to close the current console and reopen a new console If the console window has been closed error messages are displayed in pop up message boxes Console Log Console log opens a log file for the console All messages displayed in the console are stored in a log file named tei log in the tei exe home directory Invoke this command again to close the log file A checkmark by the menu item indicates that the log file is currently open Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 5 1 Menu System File Men
6. J 45 Connection connection Figure 2 8 To use TCP IP connect a 10 Mbps qualified cable with an RJ 45 to a TCP IP network The instrument must be configured to a proper TCP IP address for use on the network This can be done using a static IP address or using DHCP services See the instrument manual for details on configuring the address Figure 2 8 Ethernet Connection Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 2 11 Installation Multiple Instruments Connected Via Hub Router Multiple Instruments Connected Via Hub Router 2 12 iPort Instruction Manual If more than one instrument must be connected over Ethernet a hub switch or router must be used This may be connected to a single PC or toa larger network so users from different locations may connect to the instruments Hub Switch Router Figure 2 9 Multiple Instruments Connected Via Hub Switch Router Thermo Fisher Scientific Configuring Port for a Direct Serial Connection Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter 3 Configuration This chapter explains how to configure Port for direct Serial connections modem connections and TCP IP Use the following procedure to configure Port for a direct connection Start Port by double clicking on the Port icon Note Be sure ESC 8832 Enable and Direct TCP IP Enable are unchecked in the Preferences menu See the Menu System chapter 2 Select Comm gt Connect The Communications Settings
7. Messages You can have Port display warnings and or errors In addition you can select whether the messages are displayed in the console or in pop up boxes Report Traffic You can choose to display the commands sent to the modem and the commands sent to the instrument traffic If console message reporting is checked then this information is sent to the console The Modem block contains standard Hayes compatible modem commands In most cases there is no need to change these commands For more information about modem commands see your modem user guide Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Menu System File Menu Command Prefix The Command Prefix begins each command sent to the modem AT tells the modem that modem commands follow This prefix is attached to all of the commands sent to the modem including the ones below Command Suffix The Command Suffix determines how modem commands are terminated ASCII 13 is a carriage return Reset String A code that tells the modem to reset Z tells the modem to reset Init String The Initialization String configures the modem The following modem commands are set as defaults amp F Sets the modem to its factory default settings X4 Tells the modem to use an extended set of result messages The number after the x specifies which set of result messages the modem sends to Port V1 Tells the modem to use words rather than numbers for the result messages EO Tells the
8. am opens each instrument window maximized as it is connected Note Instrument ID is not used for TCP IP connections Be sure that the Enable TCP IP is checked in the Preferences box See the Menu System chapter iPort Instruction Manual 3 5 Configuration Configuring for a TCP IP Connection 3 6 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter 4 Operation iPort enables complete remote control of a suite of iSeries and C Series instruments This chapter shows how to use the various modes of Port Simulated Local Fach instrument being controlled by Port has its own window as shown Control below Use the pushbuttons to control an instrument just as it is controlled locally GE MO NO NOx Analyzer IP 10 2709 40 63 Thermo Scientific 42 NO NO2 NOx Analyzer E Multiple instruments can be displayed at one time on the screen To change the size of the instrument s window select Instrument gt Size gt Small Medium Large or Full Table 4 1 describes the various front panel pushbuttons and the expected key actions for each Table 4 1 Front Panel Pushbuttons Button Description RUN Used to display the Run screen The Run screen normally displays the concentrations MENU Used to display the Main Menu when in the Run screen or back up one level in the menu system ENTER Used to select a menu item accept set save a change and or toggle on off functions HELP Used to display the con
9. ccssssssssssssessessesseeseessessessesseeseessesseesesees 7 1 Establishing a Direct ConnectlO Messius 7 1 Establishing a Modem Connection vagisacansscesceandedesveceietagusaeaehs 7 1 Establishing a TCP IP E tim ara ctesccaectanes wees ecaetoteeaiee 7 2 Service OC AON 6 EE 7 3 iPort Instruction Manual V Contents vi iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter 1 Introduction iPort is a program designed to communicate exclusively with the iSeries and C Series product line The instruments in these product lines feature electronic sensors internal data storage and an extensive command set The iSeries has TCP IP ethernet connectivity as well as RS 232 These features enable full control of instruments by a remote device such as a computer iPort takes advantage of the instruments rich command set and of Microsoft Windows to provide a robust remote interface Major features include e Easy Remote Control e Extensive Diagnostic Information e Graphing and Downloading Capability e Dynamic Data Exchange DDE Capability e Control Multiple Instruments e Print Capability e Firmware Upgrade Easy Remote Control With Port you can control instruments remotely as easily as you can in person The pushbuttons and display used to control the instrument are simulated in the program Simply press the program pushbuttons to control the instrument as you would normally Many frequently used parameter
10. d when it is done it will automatically reset and run the new firmware iPort Instruction Manual 5 13 Menu System Firmware Update Serial Update Use the following procedure to update the firmware by Serial port 1 Select Instrument gt Update Firmware gt Serial 2 Enter the instrument ID for the instrument you want to update See the instrument manual for details on configuring the ID if necessary Update Instrument Firmware Program Enter the instrument address to use 48 3 Select the firmware update file using the file select window to where you noted the file was placed A message box describing the version of software and instrument type will be displayed If this is OK select OK and the firmware will start to be updated The instrument will show a message that the firmware is being updated and when it is done it will automatically reset and run the new firmware 5 14 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Help Menu Button Bar Menu System Help Menu The online Help system provides access to information about Port and contains all of the information found in this manual The button bar provides shortcuts to the most often used commands ee Thermo Scientific File Comm Instrument Window Help Preferences Refresh screen Poll defined addresses Print Poll all addresses Print preview Dial Open console Hangyp Help Download records iPort I
11. dialog box appears Communications Settings Location Local for Direct Connection Edit RIESS B E B E_E _ SS Delete ci 42 43 48 49 Connect to selected location Her 3 Click on New to add a new location to the location directory iPort Instruction Manual 3 1 Configuration Configuring iPort for a Direct Serial Connection The location directory contains the information necessary to communicate with a remote instrument such as the COM port baud rate and instrument ID Additional locations can be added and edited 4 Click on Edit to modify the settings 5 Enter the following information e The name of the location e The computer s COM port being used to communicate with the remote instrument e The baud rate of the remote instrument e Clear the Enable Modem check box e Under Polling Config enter the instrument ID of each instrument separated by spaces The instrument ID for each instrument is set in the instrument s Instrument Controls menu Be sure that the instrument ID you specify under Polling Config matches the instrument ID on the instrument To check the current instrument ID setting press nl Menu to display the Main Menu then choose Instrument Controls gt Communication Settings gt Instrument ID If there are multiple instruments in a configuration make sure there are no duplicate IDs 6 Ifyou wish to have Port automatically poll for the remote instrument s upon connec
12. eated previously Use this menu command to temporarily change the setting selected in the Preferences menu for an individual instrument You can set the size of the currently selected instrument window to Small Medium Large and Full Small displays the instrument window in the smallest possible size Medium displays the instrument window in an iPort Instruction Manual 5 11 Menu System Window Menu 5 12 Window Menu Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Iconify Instruments Close Instruments Firmware Update iPort Instruction Manual intermediate size Large displays the instrument window in the largest size using a large font Full displays the instrument window with complete diagnostic information The Window menu contains the following items KSE Help Cascade Tile Arange cons lconity Instruments Close Instruments 1 Console v 2 NOx Analyzer The Cascade command causes instrument windows to overlap so that each title bar is visible This way all open instrument windows can be displayed at the same time on the screen The Tile command arranges open instrument windows next to each other If there are several instruments connected this works best with small instrument windows The Arrange Icons command arranges instrument icons along the lower edge of the screen The Iconify Instruments command reduces each open instrument window to an icon along the bottom edge of the screen The Close Instruments c
13. elay to 0 e Check Wrap Lines That Exceed Terminal Width iPort Instruction Manual 2 5 Installation Hardware Installation 8 Save the file Programming a US Use the following procedure to program a US Robotics Sportster 14 400 to Robotics Sportster 14 400 56K modem to auto answer to 56K Modem to Auto Answer 1 Set the modem s DIP switches as shown in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 DIP Switch Settings DIP Position Meaning Switch 1 Down Override DIR 2 Up Verbal result codes 3 Down Display result codes 4 Up Echo offline commands 5 Up Auto answer on first ring or higher if specified 6 Up Carrier detect normal 7 Up Load NVRAM defaults 8 Down Smart mode 2 Connect the modem to the computer s COM port no telephone line is needed See Figure 2 4 3 Start Windows HyperTerminal AT Modem Cable DEY Fermale to DB25 Mlale Figure 2 4 Connecting a Modem to a Computer for Programming 2 6 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Installation Hardware Installation 4 Issue the following commands Table 2 3 one at a time The modem responds OK Figure 2 5 Note These commands must be sent to the modem at the same baud rate that the instrument is programmed for a After typing the ATEO command to set local echo OF the screen will not display the other keyboard entries although these subsequent entries will be in effect a Table 2 3 US Robotics Modem Programming C
14. en choosing a slower refresh interval may speed up other functions such as graphing System response decreases when many instruments are connected with short refresh intervals Series instruments take much longer to transfer screen data than C Series instruments so the polling interval must be increased Remote Display iSeries instruments communicating over the serial port can cause Port to perform slowly at slow baud rates If this is a problem the remote display can be disabled by unchecking the Remote Display Enable box 5 4 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Print Preview Print Print Graph Print Setup Exit Menu System File Menu Data Record Loading You can choose to have instrument internal records downloaded to Port saved by appending to an existing file or by creating a new file The Raw Flags setting will store the hex representation of all the instrument flags if checked or the decoded high low alarms if unchecked ESC 8832 Check this box to connect to an instrument via the ESC 8832 datalogger over Ethernet Enter the IP address of the datalogger in the IP Address field This selection disables communication over the serial port TCP IP Enable Check this box to enable use TCP IP to connect to the instruments If this is set the serial port will not be used This selection disables communication over the serial port Displays a preview of the downloaded data
15. es Full includes complete diagnostic information such as temperatures pressures and calibration coefficients In addition records from the internal datalogger can be downloaded and graphed Instrument windows can be recognized after correction by using the Select gt Range option Log File All messages sent to and received from the instrument can be stored in a log file The instrument log file is named according to the Instrument model for example a 43C SO instrument would have a log file named 43 log You can choose to have the instrument log disabled have a new instrument log created each time the program is started or have the existing log file appended that is continue to add new messages to the end of a log file that had been created previously Msg Sep Terminator Timeout These items control how the commands are sent to the instrument and replies are read Msg Sep ASCII 10 inserts a line feed between commands Terminator ASCII 13 terminates each command with a carriage return Timeout 500 msec is the amount of time iPort waits for the instrument to respond to a command Scrn Ref every Data displayed on the instrument window such as concentrations temperature readings pressure readings and so on must be regularly updated or refreshed You can choose how often the instrument window is refreshed If only one instrument is connected then a short refresh interval is useful If several instruments are connected th
16. iPort Instruction Manual Communications Software for iSeries and C Series Instruments Part number 102606 00 22Apr2014 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc All rights reserved Specifications terms and pricing are subject to change Not all products are available in all countries Please consult your local sales representative for details Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments 27 Forge Parkway Franklin MA 02038 1 508 520 0430 www thermo com aqi Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Contents Introduction sicsiscvesesetsnes eressorerievineatnanews tea eiredinedsniivedsoavatncetcese 1 1 ETS Fel CU ON E 2 1 Sofeware EN EI EE 2l Dy Sie tt EE 2 1 eege 2 1 Hardware uerdent 2 2 Serial Direct C EE 2 2 Modem ON CCT OU osteo otcaca euweicareeieicose osciess dieeoune ee 2 4 Programming a US Robotics Sportster 14 400 to 56K Modem tO UDG ey U s E 2 6 Programming a Hayes Accura 14 400 Modem to AMO NS E 2 8 Programming a Hayes Accura 56K Modem to Auto Answer 2 9 Connecting the Programmed Modem to an Instrument 2 10 TCP IP Ethernet C On ne Ci Ofiiecieiccnssseacivachevnsssecsvadaseorenstensies 2 11 Multiple Instruments Connected Via Hub Rourer 2 12 Rutt 3 1 Configuring iPort for a Direct Serial Connectton 3 1 Configuring iPort for a Modem Connection 3 3 Configuring fora TCP IP Connectioi Ee 3 4 UEL LEE 4 1 Simulated Local Control o ceec eee ceeeccccsssccccscccccsscce
17. irectory Communications Settings If you are using a modem select the com port that the modem is using If you are communicating directly select the com port that the instrument is connected to Set the baud rate of the serial port Be sure the baud rate setting matches the baud rate of the instrument The Handshaking Data Word Length Stop Bits and Parity are set to match that of the instruments as designed and cannot be changed Enable Modem Check this box when communicating via modem Uncheck it when communicating directly Phone Number Enter the phone number of the remote modem When connecting directly this field is ignored and can be left blank Autodial Check this box if you want Port to automatically dial the phone number when connecting to this location Polling Config Enter the instrument IDs of the remote instruments Each number must be separated by a space The instrument ID for each instrument is set in the instrument s Instrument Controls menu Be sure that every instrument ID specified in the Polling Configuration box matches the instrument ID in the Instrument Controls menu Autopoll Check this box if you want Port to automatically poll for instruments after a connection has been made Thermo Fisher Scientific Menu System Comm Menu Dial Port prompts you to enter the phone number to call Redial This command redials the last phone number entered in the Dial dialog box Hangup This command ha
18. ls in an array Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 6 1 Dynamic Data Exchange Data Are Items 6 2 1 System 439C HL 2 9 Topiclternl ERecFields Date 05 18 05 18 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 05 16 1 504 Data Are Items iPort Instruction Manual SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA EFec SRecFields SRec LRecFields LRec SA SA SA SA SA Alarms S02 PMT Volt Flasholt Lamp Interint Temp Chamb TeFPerm Gas Flow Pres 3046 599 506 434 31 3 43 9 0 0 681 746 3046 559 506 434 31 3 43 9 0 0 581 746 3050 559 504 430 31 4 44 0 0 581 746 3070 559 507 75902 31 4 43 9 0 0 58 745 9 3043 559 504 foal 31 4 43 9 0 0 58 746 3046 559 505 fold 31 5 43 9 0 0 58 746 3023 559 506 7163 31 5 44 0 0 58 746 3020 559 503 IER 31 5 43 9 0 0 58 746 3042 559 506 7368 31 5 44 0 0 58 746 3036 559 504 7392 31 6 44 0 0 58 746 3055 559 505 7449 31 5 44 0 0 58 746 Backgnd Range Mode Gas units Gas mode ZA time Flow lom Flash int Flash stat Flash volt 409 SU remote ppm sample 30 0 675 7063 0n 505 Figure 6 1 Port Data in an Excel Spreadsheet Format To display the items that an instrument supports e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI 43C HU TopicltemList in a cell array Note that the instrument name must be enclosed in single quotes The s
19. ming modems see the Installation chapter Check that the remote modem is on If the call is long distance you may need to increase the Dial Timeout see File gt Preferences Long distance calls take longer to connect than do local ones The line may be busy Problem A connection is made but the instrument does not communicate Check that the Instrument ID number defined in Instrument gt Poll matches the Instrument ID number defined in the instrument s Instrument Controls menu Use Poll gt All if you cannot verify the instrument ID setting Check that the baud rate of the remote instrument s matches the baud rate of the remote modem With a modem connection Port the remote modem and the remote instrument s must all have the same baud rate Problem zPort does not communicate via TCP IP connection with an instrument Be sure the cable is the correct type for the TCP connection A straight thru cable for a router and a crossover cable for a direct computer connection Be sure the IP address of the instrument is set correctly as well as the gateway and mask If using DHCP be sure an IP address was gotten by looking at the instrument communications TCP menu to verify the license Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Locations Thermo Fisher Scientific Troubleshooting Service Locations Try to ping the instrument address from a computer on the same local node For additional assistance service i
20. n coefficients ranges gas units control mode and gas mode The pop up boxes used to control these common parameters are the same iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Operation Diagnostics Mode Coefficients To set the coefficient click on the button to the right of the coefficient enter the new value for the coefficient and click OK Input New Value Please enter a new value for 502 using a d ddd format i 000 Backg rounds To set the background click on the button to the right of the background value Enter the new value for the background and click OK Input Hew Value Please enter a new value for Bkg 502 using a ddd d format 10 3 Ranges Toseta range click on the button to the right of the displayed value The code numbers of each available range are listed in Appendix B of the manual for each instrument Select the desired code and click OK Code0 gt Code 6 gt Code 1 gt Code 7 gt Code 2 gt Code 8 gt Code 3 gt Code 9 gt Code 4 gt Code 10 Code 5 Code 11 cance iPort Instruction Manual 4 3 Operation Graphing Mode Averaging Time Gas Mode Mode Graphing Mode 4 4 iPort Instruction Manual To set the averaging time click on the button to the right of the displayed value The averaging time box is displayed Select the averaging time and click OK D gt 60 gt 2 gt 90 gt 5 gt 120 gt 10 gt 180 20 g
21. ngs up the modem Utilities The Utilities menu contains the following items which can be useful when internally setting up your system or when changing configurations Status This command displays a status string in the console that identifies the state on or off of the CD Carrier Detect line RTS Request to Send line CTS Clear to Send line DTR Data Terminal Ready line and DSR Data Set Ready line In addition it reports whether any errors were detected Clear TX Buffer This command clears the transmit buffer Commands waiting to be sent to the instrument are discarded Clear RX Buffer This command clears the receive buffer Messages waiting to be processed by Port are discarded Toggle RTS This command toggles the RTS line and displays the new value in the console Toggle DTR This command toggles the DTR line and displays the new value in the console Break This sends a break forcing a low level interruption of communications Reset This command sends the reset string to the modem Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 5 7 Menu System Instrument Menu 5 8 Instru ment M enU The Instrument menu contains the following items Poll Serial TCP Connect Backup Restore Update Firmware F Size d Poll Serial The Poll menu contains the following items Foll Serial TCP Connect Set Contig Edit Contig Backup Restore Update Firmware Size Config Polls
22. nstruction Manual 5 15 Menu System Help Menu 5 16 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Chapter6 Dynamic Data Exchange Dynamic Data Exchange DDE provides an alternate method to transfer data from Port to spreadsheet or database applications that support DDE conversations These applications can be used to structure and manipulate the data This following description uses Microsoft Excel and presumes some experience with this program and a general understanding of DDE Note In Excel use the Ctrl Shift Enter key combination to enter a formula into an array of cells Before starting Excel be sure Port is running and the appropriate data long or short records has been loaded from the instrument of interest Although in the example commands are displayed in a combination of upper and lower case letters DDE is not case sensitive Instru ments Are DDE To display the available instrument s Topics e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI System Topics into the a cell array in the first row In addition to the System topic each instrument appears as a Topic In the example shown in Figure 6 1 cell B 1 indicates that a 43C High Level instrument is connected If more than one instrument were connected these would be displayed in subsequent cells in row 1 Note that cells to the right of the last instrument have the entry N A because Excel does not leave blank cel
23. og box enables you to download long records or short records from an instrument s internal datalogger In addition you can save the records to file by selecting Save to File You can enter a new filename or use the default filename The Backup Restore menu contains the following items Pall Serial b TEF Connect F Backup Restore Restore Config Backup Config Update Firmware Size The Backup menu allows configuration and calibration information to be saved to a file on the PC for archival purposes and for restoration to the instrument when necessary The instrument stores configuration and calibration information in the flash memory on the CPU card Prior to changing the CPU board or upgrading firmware this information should be backed up to a PC using iPort This information is restored to the instrument after replacing the CPU board or upgrading firmware Note This information is specific to a particular instrument and should not be restored to any other instrument All messages sent to and received from an instrument can be stored in log file The instrument log file is named according to the instrument model and ID For example the filename for a Model 42C with an ID of 10 would be 42C 10 dat You can choose to have the instrument log disabled have a new instrument log created each time the program is started or have the existing log file appended that is continue to add new messages to a log file that was cr
24. ommand closes all open instrument windows severing communications with all instruments If using serial holding open the line To reopen instrument windows select Instrument gt Poll gt Config For TCP IP use tcp ip connect The firmware can be updated by the user in the field using Port over the Ethernet or via the serial port This includes both the main processor firmware and the firmware in all low level processors Thermo Fisher Scientific TCP IP Update Thermo Fisher Scientific Menu System Firmware Update Obtain the desired firmware file from Thermo Scientific and note what directory it is in and what it is named Use the following procedure to update the firmware by TCP IP 1 Select Instrument gt Update Firmware gt TCP IP Poll Serial b TCP Connect F Update Firmware TCPIP Serial Size 2 Enter the TCP IP address for the instrument you want to update in the form XXX XXX XXX XXX OF XXX XXX XXX xxx ppppp See the instrument manual for details on configuring the address if necessary Update Instrument Firmware Program rn the IP address to use 192 168 1 100 3 Select the firmware update file using the file select window to where you noted the file was placed A message box describing the version of software and instrument type will be displayed If this is OK select OK and the firmware will start to be updated The instrument will show a message that the firmware is being updated an
25. ommands Command Meaning AT amp F Sets modem parameters to factory default ATQO Displays result codes AT amp CO Assumes presence of carrier detect signal AT amp DO Ignores status of DTR signal AT amp K3 Enables RTS CTS local flow control AT amp R1 Ignores RTS assumes presence of CTS ATSO 1 Sets the number of rings on which to answer to 1 ATEO Sets local Echo OFF ATQ1 Suppress results code AT amp AO Suppress ARQ results codes AT amp B1 Fixed serial port rate AT amp WO Writes storable parameters of current configuration in memory as profile 0 AT amp W1 Writes storable parameters of current configuration in memory as profile 1 iPort Instruction Manual 2 7 Installation Hardware Installation e Auto Answer HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Connected 0 06 02 Auto detect 36400 SN Figure 2 5 Programming a US Robotics Modem To Auto Answer for Port 5 Disconnect the modem from the computer and connect it to the instrument and phone line as shown in Figure 2 6 Prog ra mming a Hayes Use the following procedure to program a Hayes Accura 14 400 modem to Accura 14 400 Modem to auto answer Auto Answer 1 Connect the modem to the computer s COM port 2 Start Windows HyperTerminal 3 Issue the following commands shown in Table 2 4 one at a time The modem responds OK See Figure 2 5 for similar type of display 2 8 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Programming a Hayes Acc
26. on to be saved to a file on the PC for archival purposes and for restoration to the instrument when necessary Note This information is specific to a particular instrument and should not be used to restore to any other instrument a Pall Serial b TEF Connect F Backup Restore Restore Config Backup Config Update Firmware Size F Backup Use the following procedure to backup configuration and calibration information to a PC via zPort 1 Open a window to the instrument and select it 2 From the Instrument menu choose Backup Restore gt Backup Config iPort will show an open file dialog 3 Chose an existing destination file or create a new one and click Open ZPort will read the data from the instrument and save the data to the file on the PC Restore Use the following procedure to restore the previously created backup file 1 Open a window to the instrument and select it 2 From the Instrument menu choose Backup Restore gt Restore Config An open file dialog appears and displays files with the TBF extension this is the default extension for backup files 4 8 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Operation Backup Restore 3 Click Open The instrument changes to the Restore screen similarly to when the firmware is upgraded Do not use the system until the update completes and the instrument re boots Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 4 9 Operation Backup Restore 4
27. ort see Comm gt Connect This port must be free that is it is not being used by a mouse or modem Check that the instrument address in the program and in the instrument match Use Instrument gt Poll gt Edit to change the program address use the instrument s front panel buttons to set the address via Instrument Controls menu Check that the Modem is disabled see Comm gt Connect To disable the Modem unchecked the box Check that the baud rate defined in the Comm gt Connect dialog box matches the instrument s baud rate Instrument Controls menu Problem Port is not dialing the modem Verify that you have correctly specified the communications port see Comm gt Connect that the modem is connected to If the modem is external check that it is on and that the cable connected to the modem is working Check that the modem is properly connected to the telephone line and that the line is ready to dial iPort Instruction Manual 7 1 Troubleshooting Establishing a TCP IP Connection Establishing a TCP IP 7 2 Connection iPort Instruction Manual Check that the modem is enabled see Comm gt Connect The Modem Enable box must have a check Problem The modem dials the phone number but a connection is not made Check that the baud rate of the local modem matches the baud rate of the remote modem Verify that the remote modem is configured to answer incoming calls For more information about program
28. ortion of the instrument window The difference is that there is only one erec record Excel updates the information in the spreadsheet at intervals of about 10 seconds for as long as Port is running and communicating with the instrument To display erec fields e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI 43C HU ErecFields Note that the instrument name must be enclosed in single quotes The supported items are shown in row 19 of Figure 6 1 To display erec data e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI 43C HL Erec Note that the instrument name must be enclosed in single quotes The data is shown in row 20 of Figure 6 1 iPort Instruction Manual 6 3 Dynamic Data Exchange ERECS Are Diagnostic Information 6 4 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Establishing a Direct Connection Establishing a Modem Thermo Fisher Scientific Connection Chapter7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information designed to help isolate and identify iPort problems The Technical Support Department at Thermo Scientific can also be consulted in the event of problems See Service Locations at the end of this chapter for contact information Problem zPort does not communicate via direct cable connection with an instrument For direct communication you must use a null modem cable Verify that you have correctly specified the computer s communication p
29. rameter Date and Time of Left most Record Time Extent of Graph ween Dae Graph Controls 4 6 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Operation Graphing Mode Graph Controls The following buttons are used to control the graph Select Use this button to select which items to graph Up to sixteen graphs can be shown at once ral a Use these buttons to shrink or stretch the horizontal scale increasing or decreasing respectively the number of records displayed per screen The number of records displayed depends upon the time setting of the horizontal scale Horizontal scales of 5 to 1 000 000 minutes are available For example if records are stored every 5 minutes and the horizontal scale is at 100 minutes then 20 records are displayed per screen Moves the graph s left and right Maximizes the graph shown only when the graph is minimized Minimizes the graph shown only when the graph is maximized Graphing Multiple Port can graph up to sixteen parameters at one time The exact number Parameters available depends on the instrument Click Select to choose the diagnostic items to be graphed Graph Selection Di v NO _ Chamb Temp _ NOx cony Temp _ PMT Volt _ Pres PMT Temp _ Samp Flow int Temp _ 03 Flow Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 4 7 Operation Backup Restore Backu p Resto r The Backup Restore menu allows configuration and calibration informati
30. rches for instruments connected to the computers COM port The program opens each instrument window maximized as it is discovered during the poll Configuring for d Use the following procedure to configure Port for a TCP IP connection TCP IP Connection 3 4 iPort Instruction Manual Start Port by double clicking on the Port icon Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Configuration Configuring for a TCP IP Connection Note Be sure Direct TCP IP Enable is checked first in the Preferences menu See the Menu System chapter 2 Select Instrument gt TCPIP Connect gt addresses A popup box will appear requesting the TCP IP addresses of the instruments to connect to Enter up to 25 IP addresses in the form XXX XXX XXX XXX Of XKX XXX XXX xxx ppppp where ppppp is the port to connect to separated by spaces The addresses entered will be saved in the ini file on disk and will be restored when the program is restarted When including a port value in the IP address the instruments must be connected to the network via a device which allows the mapping of the provided address and port to the instument s IP address at port 9880 The provided port value 8 and 9 must be mapped to ports 9888 and 9889 on the instrument as well in order for the configuration backup restore and firmware update functions to work correctly The program attempts to connect to instruments at the IP addresses in the list The progr
31. records that can be downloaded is dependent upon the model of the instrument In the Starting Records Back text box enter how many records back you wish to go The newer instruments also allow selection of records according to a starting time and date Select Real Time to graph data points as they are output from the instrument To store records in a file as they are being read from the instrument click on Save to File You may enter any valid filename for the ASCII file Downloading may take several minutes depending on the number of records being downloaded the baud rate and the number of instruments connected to the computer Progress is shown in a gauge shown in the lower right To abort a download press Escape As records are read they are displayed on the graph When communicating with a Partisol instrument 20002 2000zD 20254 20257D the user is also given the option to download filter records from the analyzer as shown above When downloading filter records the starting at and Real time options are not available Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 4 5 Operation Graphing Mode ar MO NO2 NOx Analyzer IP 10 2209 40 63 NO NO MW 1 prs NO l D PPB SAMPLE DZ IR RANGE DIAGSSNALARM Ga BE To maximize the graph click on in the lower right corner The maximized graph is displayed The button changes to a To switch back click it again Full Scale Range Pa
32. ress for Ethernet Print Capability With print capability you can print the contents of internal data downloaded from any instrument The records are printed in a graphical or tabular format Firmware Upgrade iSeries firmware can be upgraded using Zort Thermo Fisher Scientific Software Installation System Requirements Thermo Fisher Scientific Installation Chapter 2 Installation This chapter discusses the installation of Port After installing the program follow the instructions in this chapter to connect the instrument s to the computer Table 2 1 describes the Port hardware and software requirements Table 2 1 System Requirements Component Computer Disk Drives RAM Video Mouse Modem Ethernet Description A 486 or higher computer The Port program is qualified to run on Windows 98 Windows 2000 and Windows XP A CD ROM and a hard drive with at least 3 megabytes free space available A minimum of 64 megabytes SVGA or better resolution A mouse is not required to run the program however any pointing device supported by Windows will make Port much easier to use Internal or external Hayes compatible modem A direct connection between computer and Instrument does not require a modem however a serial connection does require a null modem cable RJ 45 10 Mbps optional The Install program automatically installs Port onto your computer and creates the Thermo program group Use
33. s 2 and 3 are switched so that pin 2 in the connector at one end of the cable is connected to pin 3 in the connector at the other end of the cable 2 2 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Installation Hardware Installation PG COM Port Instrument COM Port Null Modem Cable Figure 2 1 Direct Connection to Series Instrument PG COM Port COM Port Null Modem Cable Figure 2 2 Direct Connection to C Series The instrument s COM port has two connectors as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 Both connectors are identical therefore either one can be connected to the computer The remaining connector can be used to daisy chain multiple instruments as shown in Figure 2 3 When several iPort Instruction Manual 2 3 Installation Hardware Installation 2 4 instruments are connected a null modem cable is required only between the computer and the first instrument Subsequent instruments are connected with straight through cables Note Cables are not supplied as standard equipment with the instruments M The straight through cables do not switch pins 2 and 3 The total length of the cables should not exceed 15 meters 50 feet using RS 232 or 1 800 meters 6000 feet using RS 485 If your computer s COM port has a DB25 connector instead of a DB9 connector as shown above you will need a DB25 female to DB9 male serial adapter not supplied with instrumen
34. s available from exclusive distributors worldwide Contact one of the phone numbers below for product support and technical information or visit us on the web at www thermo com aqi 1 866 282 0430 Toll Free 1 508 520 0430 International iPort Instruction Manual 7 3 Troubleshooting Service Locations 7 4 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific
35. s such as ranges can be set by using designated buttons These buttons provide direct control of parameters without having to navigate the menu driven instrument software Extensive Diagnostic Information Port provides easy access to the extensive diagnostic information available in each instrument Diagnostic information and concentration readings are stored in the instruments as records These records can be graphically displayed printed or downloaded as an ASCII text file for importing to other programs iPort Instruction Manual 1 1 Introduction 1 2 iPort Instruction Manual Graphing and Downloading Capability Port can graph any item stored in an instrument record including concentration readings temperatures flows and voltages This enables you for example to observe how a changing flow rate affects the concentration reading Dynamic Data Exchange DDE Capability With DDE you can link iPort to other applications that support DDE such as Microsoft Excel Control Multiple Instruments Port can control one or more instruments at the same time Using a daisy chain configuration a suite of instruments can be connected to one computer via modem or direct cable connection Multiple instruments can also be connected via Ethernet TCP IP connection for iSeries Each instrument is displayed within Port in its own window An instrument ID or address is used to identify each instrument on the serial line and TCP IP add
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37. t EE Straight Cable Null Modem Cable Straight Cable Figure 2 3 Direct Connection of Multiple Instruments Over Serial Modem Connection Before you connect a modem to the instrument the modem must first be iPort Instruction Manual programmed to automatically answer incoming calls The modem is programmed by sending it commands from a communications program such as Windows HyperTerminal Use the following procedure to program the modem using HyperTerminal Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Installation Hardware Installation Open HyperTerminal Enter name in the Connector Description menu Cancel out of Connect To From the File menu choose Properties From the Phone Number tab or the Connect To tab a Either uncheck Area Code or check Area Code and place digits in the Area Code box do not place digits in the Phone Number box b Choose selection from the Connect Using drop down list c Press the Configure button and set Maximum Speed 1200 to 115200 to the maximum speed of the modem The instrument should be set to the same baud rate Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None From Properties choose the Settings tab check the Terminal Keys radio button and set Emulation to VT100 Press the ASCII Setup button a Check Send Line Ends With Line Feeds b Check Echo Typed Character Locally c Set Line Delay to 0 d Set Character D
38. t 240 gt 30 gt 300 cANCEL_ To set the gas mode click on the button to the right of the gas mode For example select sample and click OK CANCEL To set the control mode click on the button to the right of the displayed mode Select the new mode and click OK If the instrument is in local mode no parameters can be changed remotely except for the control mode To set any other parameters when in local control mode first change to remote mode gt local CANCEL To graph the contents of an instrument s internal data storage first be sure the instrument window is set to Full select Instrument gt Size gt Full Next click on the Term mode of the Term Graph toggle button An empty graph is displayed Thermo Fisher Scientific Operation Graphing Mode To download records for graphing select Instrument gt Load Records Specify Data Records long records Fetch alll short records gt filter records starting 100 records back starting at 08 27 Od 22 14 Real time Save to file 20001 042214 0827 dai Select the type of records you wish to download long records or short records Either short or long records may be selected In the Fetch text box enter the number of records you wish to retrieve In older C Series instrument versions the maximum number of long records is 1 792 and the maximum number of short records is 4 096 In newer firmware versions the number of
39. t to in the popup box The addresses are in the form xxx xxx Xxx xXxX Or XXX XXX XXX XXX ppppp where ppppp is the port value separated by spaces Up to 25 addresses can be entered Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 5 9 Menu System Instrument Menu Ethernet Configuration Enter a series of IP addresses to use 192 168 1 100 10 209 1 100 Refresh Interval Each time an instrument window is created the refresh interval setting found under the Preferences dialog is used to set the initial value for each window In circumstances where specific instrument windows should be updated more or less frequently than the default the Instrument gt Set Timer command can be used If using a serial port baud rate less than 19200 the remote display can take more than 10 seconds per instrument to update Refer to Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Typical Update Speeds Baud Rate Update Time per Instrument 19200 10 seconds mm 15seconds sts screen in Preferences screen Instrument Retresh Time Enter a refresh interval 5 60000 sec or 0 to disable for the current instrument Refresh This command immediately updates the readings displayed in an instrument window This is useful if the update interval is set to a high number or has been turned off 5 10 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Load Records Backup Restore Thermo Fisher Scientific Log File Size Menu System Instrument Menu This dial
40. tallation Connecting the Programmed Modem to an Instrument 2 10 iPort Instruction Manual Table 2 5 Hayes Accura 56K Modem Programming Commands continued Command Meaning ATS37 x Maximum DCE speed where x 5 gt 1200 baud 6 gt 2400 baud 7 gt 4800 baud 9 gt 9600 baud ATSO 1 sets the number of rings on which to answer to 1 ATNO When originating or answering modem will only handshake at the value set in S37 AT amp W Writes storable parameters of current configuration in memory as profile 0 AT amp Y Selects stored profile 0 as the current configuration 4 Disconnect the modem from the computer and connect it to the instrument and phone line as shown in Figure 2 6 Once the modem is programmed to auto answer connect it to the computer s COM port as shown in Figure 2 6 Several instruments can be connected to one computer as shown in Figure Sg C Series __ COM Port Y AT Modem Cable nS DB9 Female to DB25 Male Standard Telephone Wire Telephone System i Series OM Port AT Modem Cable DB9 Female to DB25 Male Standard Telephone Wire Figure 2 6 Programmed Modem Connected to Instrument Thermo Fisher Scientific Installation TCP IP Ethernet Connection Ki S Telephone System Straight Straight Straight Figure 2 7 Multiple Instruments Connected via Modem TCP IP Ethernet The Series instruments are equipped with a 10 Mbps Ethernet R
41. text sensitive help that provides additional information about the screen that is being displayed Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Instruction Manual 4 1 Operation Diagnostics Mode 4 2 Table 4 1 Front Panel Pushbuttons continued Button Description Up The arrow pushbuttons move the cursor up down left and right or Ip change values and states in specific screens Down lt Left gt Right D la nostics Mode The diagnostics mode displays extensive diagnostic information about the g play g instrument To display the diagnostic information select Instrument gt Size gt Full Each instrument has its own window as follows Note that it may be necessary to close and re run iPort after changing the instrument screen size it MO NO2 NOx Analyzer IP 10 7209 40 63 Concentration 42i 01 04 34 224 HO 4 6 HO 0 3 NOx 3 3 Time 16 01 Date 02 06 07 Coefficient Avg time 300 HO 0 845 NOZ 1 000 Mode local NOx 1 045 Meas NO NOx Pressure torr Bkg ppb ug m3 Chamber 0 0 NO 1 5 Cal tot NOx 2 0 Comp off Range Temperature C HO 500 Alarms 1 HO 500 Comp on NOx 500 PMT V 811 781 Flow lpm HELP Gas units ppb Sample 0 46 Ovonator 0 050 421 gt Status Ozonator off Thermo Scientific 421 NO NO2 NOx Analyzer Although each instrument s window is slightly different they function the same way Each window shows concentrations pressures temperatures flows calibratio
42. ting this location check the Autopoll check box The recommended setting is to have this box checked 7 Click on OK to add the location to the location directory 8 Click on Yes to connect with the remote instrument If you did not enable Autopoll you must poll for the instrument manually once the connection has been successfully made Select Instrument gt Poll Serial gt Config to do this 3 2 iPort Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Configuration Configuring iPort for a Modem Connection The program polls searches for instruments connected to the computers COM port The program opens each instrument window maximized as it is discovered during the poll Co nfiguri ng 1Port for d Use the following procedure to configure Port for a modem connection Modem Connection 1 Start Port by double clicking on the Port icon 2 Select Comm gt Connect The Communications Settings dialog box appears Communications Settings Location Thermo Scientific ERC fe f Ee CR ki 1 508 553 6995 4245 46 A7 Connect to selected location Help 3 Click New to add a new location to the location directory or click Edit to modify the settings 4 Enter the following information e The name of the location e The COM port of the modem being used to communicate with the remote instrument e The baud rate of the remote instrument e Check the Enable Modem check box Thermo Fisher Scientific iPort Ins
43. truction Manual 3 3 Configuration Configuring for a TCP IP Connection e The phone number of the remote modem Under Polling Config enter the instrument ID of each instrument separated by spaces The instrument ID for each instrument is set in the instrument s Instrument Controls menu Be sure that the instrument ID you specify under Polling Config matches the instrument ID on the instrument To check the current instrument ID setting press the Menu button to display the Main Menu then choose Instrument Controls gt Communication Settings gt Instrument ID If there are multiple instruments in a configuration make sure there are no duplicate IDs If you wish to have Port automatically dial the phone number when connecting to this location check the Autodial check box If you wish to have Port automatically poll for the remote instrument s once a connection has been made to this location check the Autopoll check box Click on OK to add the location to the directory Click on Yes to connect with the remote instrument If you did not enable Autopoll you must poll for the instrument manually There are two types of manual polling By selecting Instrument gt Poll Serial gt Config the program polls for the chosen instruments and connects to those it finds By selecting Instrument gt Poll gt All the program polls for all possible IDs from 1 to 99 and connects to those it finds The program polls sea
44. u 5 2 Preferences iPort Instruction Manual Selecting Preferences invokes the Preferences dialog box Preferences General Instrument Ethernet Automatic Command Prefix Size Log File ESC 8632 Enable Di gt Small Enable F addr 10 209 43 223 kv Hangup gt Medium E Create E gt Laie gt Append Direct TCPIP wei Enable Console Log Full 13 ASCII _ Enable Msg Sep 10 ASCII g l Create mme Terminator 13 ASCII Append Timeout 2000 msec Messages Init String GE Sern Ref every 15 sec SE amp 4 V1 ED F kv Error Remote Display Enable S Dial String Console DT Data Record Loading Save to file Hangup String Create Report Traffic S ATU gt Append _ Modem Dialing Timeout Raw Flags _ Instrument 30 seconds The Preferences dialog box lets you customize Port The preferences are divided into three blocks General Modem and Instrument The Default button restores the preferences to factory default values gt Pop Up The General block contains the following Automatic You can have Port automatically Connect dial the modem and poll for instruments on program startup and automatically Hangup the modem upon program exit by checking the appropriate boxes Console Log You can Enable the console log function If you do you can choose to have a new console log created each time the program is started or an existing log append each time the program is started
45. upported items are shown in row 3 of Figure 6 1 To display lrec and srec fields e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI 43C HL LrecFields or TEI 43C HL SrecFields Note that the instrument name must be enclosed in single quotes The supported items are shown in row 5 of Figure 6 1 To display Irec and srec data e Select an entire row of cells click on the row number e Enter TEI 43C HU Lrec or TEI 43C HU Srec Thermo Fisher Scientific ERECS Are Diagnostic Thermo Fisher Scientific Information Dynamic Data Exchange ERECS Are Diagnostic Information Note that the instrument name must be enclosed in single quotes The data is shown in row 6 of Figure 6 1 To display multiple short or long records e Select a number of spreadsheet rows equal to the number of records to be displayed e Enter TEI 43C HL Lrec 0 10 or TEI 43C HL Srec 0 10 Note that the lrec command as well as the instrument name is enclosed in quotes In the example shown in Figure 6 1 ten records were requested This was done by selecting ten rows rows 8 through 17 These records correspond the first ten long records in the Port storage and do not necessarily coincide with the first ten records in the instrument Erec fields and erecs are similar in most ways to the long and short record data items just described The data corresponds to the diagnostic information displayed on the left p
46. ura 56K Modem to Thermo Fisher Scientific Auto Answer Installation Hardware Installation Table 2 4 Hayes Accura 14 400 Modem Programming Commands Command Meaning AT Tells the modem that modem commands follow AT amp F sets the modem parameters to factory default AT amp CO Assumes presence of carrier detect signal AT amp DO Ignores status of DTR signal AT amp Q0 Communicates in asynchronous mode AT amp R1 Ignores RTS assumes presence of CTS ATSO 1 sets the number of rings on which to answer to 1 AT amp WO Writes storable parameters of current configuration in memory as profile 0 AT amp W1 Writes storable parameters of current configuration in memory as profile 1 4 Disconnect the modem from the computer and connect it to the instrument and phone line as shown in Figure 2 6 Use the following procedure to program a Hayes Accura 56K modem to auto answer 1 Connect the modem to the computer s COM port 2 Start Windows HyperTerminal 3 Issue the following commands Table 2 5 one at a time The modem responds OK See Figure 2 5 for similar type of display Table 2 5 Hayes Accura 56K Modem Programming Commands Command Meaning AT Tells the modem that modem commands follow AT amp F sets the modem parameters to factory default AT amp C Assumes presence of carrier detect signal AT amp D Ignores status of DTR signal AT amp K Disable local flow control iPort Instruction Manual 2 9 Installation Hardware Ins
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