The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester (Standard Model) User Manual
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1. 3 N 8 4 8 Control NX F Logic Vy X and Y LCD VON Displa 5 PER i 2 q _ 2 SJ md X Rx NORM Rev R102506 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 28 of 31 J Specifications Power 5v DC 1amp Power Connector 2 1 mm power jack Size 9 inches length x 5 8 inches width x 1 9 inches height Weight 4 105 Front panel display Four line x 40 character liquid crystal display Front panel indicators IN Port RS232 RTS IN Port 5232 DTR OUT Port RS232 CTS OUT Port RS232 DSR Front panel test points IN Port RS232 pins 2 3 4 6 7 8 Pin 5 connected to GND terminal OUT Port RS232 pins 2 3 4 6 7 8 Pin 5 connected to GND terminal IN Port RS422 pins 2 3 7 8 ins 1 4 6 9 connected to GND terminal OUT Port RS422 pins 2 3 7 8 Pins 1 4 6 P Pins 1 4 6 9 connected to GND terminal Keyboard Eight keys and a rotary knob Connectors IN Port RS422 DB9 female IN Port RS232 DB9 female OUT Port RS422 DB9 female OUT Port RS232 DB9 female USB Type B male The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 29 of 31 K RS422 RS232 Connector Pin Outs IN PORT RS232 Connector DCE configuration 9 pin DB9F female connector Pin Function Signal Pin Function Signal Direction Direction 1 DCD Out 6 DSR Out 2 Txd Out 7 RTS In2. RS422 If you have control of the VTR the transmit lines are reversed Able to control VTR but the display shows No VTR Response The transmit circuit is working The receive circuit may be reversed Press the Rx key to reverse the receive lines RS422 If the display shows time and status the receive lines are reversed Page 10 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester 85422 To RS232 Adapter Testing Use ADAPTER Mode to test RS422 to RS232 adapters converters 1 From the MAIN screen press the ADAPT key to select ADAPTER mode 2 Connect The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester as follows Shown IN RS422 OUT RS232 configuration RS422 To RS232 Adapter RS422 RS232 RS422 RS232 RS232 RS422 Device DCE DTE Controller L L out port ADAPTER Mode The Analyst NOTE The OUT RS232 port will provide 20ma of current to support port powered adapters IN Port RS232 OUT Port RS232 DCE Configuration DTE Configuration Analyst Analyst The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 11 of 31 ADAPTER Screen IN RS422 amp OUT RS232 Default Direction gt gt Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port RS422 IN gt TXD BETTY 001 sent test message 232 OUT BETTY 001 received test message RxTx Port Exit Dir RxTx Norm Norm Togl ADAPT gt gt Norm 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Swib Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 Tx Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only RxT
3. 3 A Analyst t m 3 Control Logic DCE CONFIGURATION m CONFIGURATION LCD u DCD 1 7 1 DCD DTR 4 DTR 295 4 DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 7 7 RTS CTS 8 8 CTS RI 9 9 RI 5 GND GND 5 Handshake Switch is connected to either LEDs R100606 CTS INPUT CTS to INPUT RTS OPEN INPUT CTS to OUTPUT CTS The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 23 of 31 MONITOR Mode Troubleshooting Tips Step On Analyst Display What it means 1 The top line of the display There is no communication from the Controller after gt gt is blank Press the DIR key to select the DIR screen Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit and receive lines from the Controller If characters are now displayed on the top line of the display the transmit and receive lines are swapped IN Port RS232 Only The DTR indicator and RTS indicator on the front of the Analyst will turn on when the DTR and RTS signal lines are ON Press the RTS key to connect IN port RTS to CTS and IN port DTR to DSR Some controllers require a CTS and or DSR handshake line to enable their transmitter 2 The top line of the display The Controller is transmitting data to the Analyst but after gt gt shows the transmit circuit may be reversed unreadable characters Press the DIR key to select the DIRS screen Press the Rx key to reverse the receive lines RS422 only at the Analyst If readable
4. receive circuit to the IN PORT The received test message will match the sent test message when the transmit circuit from the IN PORT and the receive circuit to the OUT PORT are correct No test message will be received or the test message will be unreadable if the transmit circuit or receive circuit have been wired incorrectly or the adapter is not operating properly Refer to Sender Receiver Mode for IN and OUT port block diagrams Page 14 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester ADAPTER Mode Troubleshooting Tips Received Test Message What it means Receive readable test message Using IN RS422 connector OUT RS232 connector Confirms that the selected transmit and receive circuit is working The adapter RS232 connector is configured as a DCE port The adapter s RS422 connector is configured as a CONTROLLER port Confirm that this is the desired port configuration Press the DIR key to select the other transmit and receive circuit Receive readable test message Using IN RS232 connector OUT 85422 connector Confirms that the selected transmit and receive circuit is working The adapter RS232 connector is configured as a DTE port The adapter s RS422 connector is configured as a DEVICE port Confirm that this is the desired port configuration Press the DIR key to select the other transmit and receive circuit Receive unreadable test message The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Tran
5. 3 Rxd In 8 CTS Out 4 DTR In 9 RI Out 5 Ground OUT PORT RS232 Connector DTE configuration 9 pin DB9F female connector Pin Function Signal Pin Function Signal Direction Direction 1 DCD In 6 DSR In 2 Rxd In 7 RTS Out 3 Txd Out 8 CTS In 4 DTR Out 9 RI In 5 Ground IN PORT RS422 Connector Device configuration 9 pin DB9 female connector Pin Function Signal Pin Function Signal Direction Direction 1 Frame Ground 6 Transmit Common 2 Transmit A Out 7 Transmit B Out 3 Receive B 4 In 8 Receive A In 4 Receive Common 9 Frame Ground 5 Spare OUT PORT RS422 Connector Controller configuration 9 pin DB9 female connector Pin Function Signal Pin Function Signal Direction Direction 1 Frame Ground 6 Transmit Common 2 Receive A In 7 Receive B In 3 Transmit B Out 8 Transmit A Out 4 Receive Common 9 Frame Ground 5 Spare Page 30 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester L DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls In order to enforce the rights under this warranty the customer must first contact DNF s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair If DNF s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem the customer will be issu
6. a DEVICE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Page 16 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Received Test Message What it means Did not receive test message Using IN RS232 connector OUT 85422 connector Transmitting IN RS232 connector See note below regarding externally powered and port powered adapters Press the IN PORT RxTx key to swap the transmit and receive lines It test message is now received the adapter s RS232 port is configured as a DCE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Receiving OUT RS422 connector Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS422 port is configured as a CONTROLLER port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Transmitting OUT RS422 connector Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS422 port is configured as a CONTROLLER port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Receiving IN RS232 connector See note below regarding externally powered and port powered adapters Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS232 port is configured as a DCE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 17 of 31 Externally Powered and Port Powered Adapters PORT POWERE
7. data is now displayed on the top line of the display the Controller transmit lines are reversed Page 24 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Step On Analyst Display What it means The top line of the display after gt shows readable characters The 2 line of the display after is blank The transmit circuit from the Controller to the Analyst is working The transmit circuit from the Analyst to the Device may not be working Press the DIR key to select the DIR screen Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit and receive lines to the Device If characters are now displayed on the 2nd line of the display the transmit and receive lines are swapped Press the Tx key to reverse the transmit lines RS422 only to the Device If readable data is now displayed on the 2 line of the display the transmit lines from the Analyst to the Device are reversed RS232 ONLY Some devices require a DTR or RTS signal from the controller to work The DTR and RTS indicators on the front of the Analyst will turn on when the DTR and RTS signal lines from the Controller are ON When the DTR line is ON some devices respond by turning on the DSR line When the RTS line is ON some devices respond by turning on the CTS line The DSR and CTS indicators on the front of the Analyst will turn on when the DSR and CTS signal lines from the Device are The top lin
8. port OUT communication from Controller to Device RS232 communication from Device to Controller RTS Dir Exit Disp RxTx Open Run Norm Sw 1 Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 RTS Connect IN port RTS to IN port CTS Disconnect OUT CTS from IN CTS Connect IN port DTR to IN port DSR Disconnect OUT DSR from IN DSR RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Dir Affect data communication path from IN port to OUT port gt Or affect data communication path from OUT port to IN port More Select More screen Exit Exit Monitor Mode Disp Display mode Run Update display with received data Pause Do not update display with received data The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 21 of 31 MONITOR More Screen 10 11 12 gt gt communication from Controller to Device RS422 communication from Device to Controller Baud Par Disp 38 4K Odd Back Run Sw 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 Baud Select baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 2K 38 4K Par Select parity None Odd Even Back Return to Monitor screen Disp Display mode Run Update display with received data Pause Do not update display with received data Disp Clr Clear displayed data communication Press the More key The MORE Screen will be displayed To change Baud rate and Parity press the Baud and Par keys respectively Press the Baud key to step through availab
9. 12843 Foothill Blvd uite D Imar CA 91342 voice Sy 818 898 3380 818 898 3360 fax scom The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Standard Model User Manual Manual Revision 102506 A Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY cod echa peau sia dia acu o ihr a daa dran ia ru uud 1 INTRODUCTION ti RE xk innu 1 GETTING STARTED de pu Da dale 3 ANALYST TEST MODES 5 5 2 5 aria ans curan ann aka id 4 CABLE amp SIGNAL PATH TESTING eene 5 CABLE amp SIGNAL PATH TESTING VTR 9 RS422 TO RS232 ADAPTER 11 MONITOR SERIAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EQUIPMENT 19 idc elm T M 27 SPEGCIFICATIONS chu xat de 29 RS422 RS232 CONNECTOR PIN OUTS eene 30 DNF CONTROLS LIMITED 31 Revision History 10 14 04 Updated Adapter section description for RS232 operation Updated Monitor section with new functionality for RS232 operation Updated Specification sections with new line drawing 05 07 05 Port selection baud rate and parity selections now saved in non volatile memory Updated and cleaned up user manual 10 02 06 Added reference section 10 09 06 Updated Block Diagrams 10 25 06 Correct
10. Analyst Analyst Tester in operator s hands Using ONE Analyst RS232 Shown RS422 RS232 IN PoRT l DHE Receiver Mode COCOON The Analyst Analyst Tester at far end of cable or signal path Cable or signal path being tested RS232 RS422 p OUT PORT Sender Mode COO The Analyst Analyst Tester in operator s hands The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 5 of 31 Connect the cable or signal path being tested to the OUT PORT Connect the other end of the cable or signal path to the IN PORT When using only one Analyst its IN PORT is automatically set to RECEIVER Mode SENDER Screen Use OUT TXD 001 sent test message RS422 RXD HARRY gt BETTY 001 received test message Man Auto Exit Tx RxTx Rx Send On SEND Norm Norm Norm Swi1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 Man Manual send Press to send one test message Auto Auto send Press to automatically send test message every second Exit Exit Sender Mode Tx Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Swap polarity of receive lines RS422 only RECEIVER Screen Use IN RXD BETTY 001 received test message 85422 Exit Norm Norm Norm RECV 1 Sw 2 Sw s3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 Tx Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Rx Swap polarity of receive l
11. D ADAPTER Port powered adapters typically have their RS232 ports configured as DCE ports so they will plug into the DTE port on a computer Power is drawn from the RTS and DTR signal lines on the RS232 port If the adapters RS232 port is configured as a DTE port it will not be able to draw power from the computer and will not operate The Analyst s OUT RS232 port is configured as a DTE port like on the computer The OUT port supplies power up to total on the RTS and lines to power the adapter The IN RS232 port is configured as a DCE port The IN port supplies power up to 20ma total on the CTS and DSR lines to power the adapter If a port powered adapter is connected to an RS232 port with the incorrect configuration it will not receive power from the port and will not operate Troubleshooting Tip If the port powered adapter does not work when connected to the OUT RS232 port move it to the IN RS232 port and repeat the test process If the port powered adapter does not work when connected to the IN RS232 port move it to the OUT RS232 port and repeat the test process If the adapter does not work on the IN or OUT RS232 port it may be faulty EXTERNALLY POWERED ADAPTER Externally powered adapters use an external power supply to operate and do NOT require power from the RS232 port The RTS and DTR signal lines are used only for hardware handshaking If an externally powered adapter is connected to an Analyst RS232 por
12. Reference Monitor Diagrams The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 1 of 31 B Introduction Congratulations on purchasing The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Because Troubleshooting RS422 amp RS232 Interfaces can be so Time Consuming and Frustrating Anyone working with RS232 and RS422 cabling and equipment understands how difficult and time consuming it can be to track down the problem that is keeping a system from working The Analyst is an easy to use intuitive troubleshooting tool that enables experts and non experts alike to rule out potential problems quickly and fix the real problem rather than expending resources on time consuming trial and error methods Quickly and easily isolate and identify 5422 and RS232 interface problems whether testing cable runs between floors or between buildings verifying RS422 RS232 signal paths chasing down RS422 to RS232 adapter problem or troubleshooting communication problems between equipment When to Consult the Analyst Remote production setup mobile production units special events New studio builds facility upgrades new equipment new cabling Maintaining existing facilities and systems We would like to hear from you Please let us know how you are using The Analyst and how we can improve it Our email address is The Analyst dnfcontrols com Page 2 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester C Getting Started C1 Turn On The Analyst 1 Plug one end of the power supply into th
13. adable test message with Confirms that receive circuit from RECEIVER to Receiver s ID added SENDER is working Also confirms that message received was same as message sent Positive proof that both ends of the cable are connected to the same cable Eliminates the possibility of crossed cables Receive ID from RECEIVER is readable The receive circuit is working but the original test message is unreadable The transmit circuit may be reversed Press the Tx key to reverse the transmit lines RS422 If the original test message is now readable the transmit lines are reversed Receive unreadable test message The receive circuit may be working Press the Rx key on the SENDER to check for reversed receive lines RS422 If received test message is now readable the received lines are reversed If the received test message contains the original test message the transmit circuit is working No received test message The receive circuit is not working Press the RxTx key on the SENDER to swap the transmit and receive circuits If a test message is received the transmit and receive lines are swapped Page 8 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester F Cable amp Signal Path Testing VTR Mode Use VTR Mode to test cable and signal paths using a VTR 1 From the MAIN Screen press the Menu key 2 Press the Out key to toggle between RS422 and RS232 Select either RS422 or RS232 to match the ca
14. ble or signal path being tested 3 Press the Exit key to exit the MENU Screen 4 Press the VTR key to select VTR mode 5 Connect The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester as follows Cable or signal path being tested Ld 85422 RS232 5232 _ RS422 L_ IN PORT l L our port The Analyst 6 Connect the cable from the VTR to the OUT PORT on the Analyst 7 Press the Play Stop amp Rew keys to control the VTR using SONY BVW commands The display shows current tape time and current transport status The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 9 of 31 VTR Screen Use OUT TIME No VTR Response 85422 STATUS Play Stop Rew E Sw 1 Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Play Send Play command to VTR Stop Send Stop command to VTR Rew Send Rewind command to VTR Exit Exit Monitor Mode Tx Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Rx Swap polarity of receive lines RS422 only RxTx Norm Rx Norm 7 Sw H 8 Refer to Sender Receiver Mode for IN and OUT port block diagrams VTR Mode Troubleshooting Tips Problem What it means Not able to control VTR The display shows No VTR Response The Transmit circuit is not working Press the RXTx key to swap the transmit and receive lines If display shows time and status or you have control of the VTR the receive and transmit lines are swapped Press the Tx key to swap the transmit lines
15. e Power Input connect on the right side of the Analyst next to the power switch 2 Plug the other end of the power supply into a wall outlet 3 Turn the power switch ON 4 The MAIN screen will be displayed MAIN Screen The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Press key to select test mode SEND RECV MON ADAPT Sw 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 8 Prior to using the Analyst enter a unique 5 character ID using the ID Set function from the Menu Mode The Analyst s ID is helpful when testing cables and signal paths to confirm that both ends of the cable or signal path you are testing are indeed connected together C2 Enter Analyst ID a From the MAIN screen press the Menu key The MENU screen will be displayed MENU Screen Software Rrev V2 0 A050405 5050405 Press key to select mode In ID Exit Lcd Out RS422 Set Adj 422 Swi Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 SwH8 b Press the ID Set key The ID entry screen will be displayed ID ENTRY Screen Enter 5 character Analyst Id Analyst Id 12345 Sw 1 Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 3 of 31 The current Analyst ID will be displayed on the 2 line Select a character position using the lt lt lt and gt gt gt keys Use the knob to change the character at the selected position d Press the NEXT key to save the new ID and exit to the MENU screen OR Press the Exit key to exit without sa
16. e of the display after gt shows readable characters The 2 line of the display after shows unreadable characters The transmit circuit from the Controller to the Analyst is working The transmit circuit to the Device from the Analyst is working but the transmit circuit may be reversed Press the DIR key to select the DIRS screen Press the Tx key to reverse the transmit lines RS422 only to the Device Device receive lines If readable data is now displayed on the 2 line of the display the Device receive lines are reversed The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 25 of 31 Step On Analyst Display What it means The top line of the display after gt shows readable characters The 2 line of the display after shows readable characters The Controller can control the Device The Controller is not receiving a response from the Device Page 26 of 31 The transmit circuit from the Controller to the Analyst is working The Device transmit and receive circuits are working The receive circuit from the controller to the Analyst is not working Press the DIR key to select the DIR screen Press the Tx key to reverse the transmit lines RS422 only to the Controller Controller receive lines If the Controller is now receiving responses from the Device the Controller receive lines are reversed The Analyst RS422 RS232 Te
17. ed a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA The customer will then ship the defective product prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the customer s shipping document The merchandise is to be shipped to DNF Controls 12843 Foothill Blvd Suite D Sylmar CA 91342 USA Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returning the product may result in the return not being accepted or in a charge for the required repair DNF Controls at its option will repair or replace the defective unit DNF Controls will return the unit prepaid to the customer The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls principally UPS Ground for shipments within the United States of America Shipments to international customers will be sent via air Should a customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner the return shipment will be billed to their freight account This warranty will be considered null and void if accident misuse abuse improper line voltage fire water lightning or other acts of God damaged the product All repair parts are to be supplied by DNF Controls either directly or through its authorized dealer network Similarly any repair work not performed by either DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty After the warranty period has expired DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the DNF Controls Price List DNF Controls reserves the rig
18. ht to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty period that is deemed non repairable DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or other types of damage resulting from the use of the product H The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 31 of 31
19. ines RS422 only Exit Exit Receiver Mode On the SENDER Analyst press the AUTO key to automatically send test messages once every second OR Press the MAN key to transmit a test message with every MAN key press On the SENDER Analyst view the received test message on the 2 line of the display The received test message will show the ID of the RECEIVER Analyst followed by the SENDER s original test message Page 6 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester The received test message will match the sent test message when the transmit and receive signal paths or cable connections are correct No test message will be received or the test message will be unreadable if there is a connection problem RECEIVER Mode RS232 Block Diagram IN PORT Control Logic and LCD Display RECEIVER Mode RS422 Block Diagram IN PORT Transmit Nd Polarity Reverse Control Transmit Logic Pere Swap Receive LCD Polarity Display Reverse R100606 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester SENDER Mode RS232 Block diagram OUT PORT Control Logic and LCD Display R100606 SENDER Mode RS422 Block Diagram OUT PORT Transmit Polarity Reverse Analyst Control Transmit Logic Receive Lines and Swap LCD Receive Display Polarity Reverse R100606 Page 7 of 31 SENDER RECEIVER Mode Troubleshooting Tips Received Test Message What it means Receive re
20. le baud rates Press the Par key to step through available parities The baud rate and parity settings simultaneously affect the IN and OUT ports Default Data Format Baud rate 38 400 Parity Odd Data bits always set to 8 bit Stop bits always set to 1 bit Press the Back key to return the the MONITOR screen Press the DIR key to affect the data communication path from the IN port to the OUT port The display will show DIR 3 Press the DIR key again to affect the data communication path from the OUT port to the IN port The display will show DIR Communication from the Controller IN port to the Device OUT port will be displayed on the top line of the display Responses from the Device OUT port to the Controller IN port will be displayed on the 2 line of the display Press the Disp Run key to stop updating the display Use the knob to scroll backwards and forwards through the displayed data Press the Disp Paus key to resume updating the display The knob will have no effect on the display Page 22 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester MONITOR MODE RS422 IN PORT Block Diagram OUT PORT Receive Transmit Polarity Swap Control Transmit Logic Transmit Receive Receive Lines and Lines Swap Swap Transmit LCD Polarity Display Swap IN PORT MONITOR MODE RS232 OUT PORT TEST POINTS Block Diagram OUT PORT RXD
21. smitting IN 85422 connector Press the Tx key to reverse the transmit lines the test message is now readable the transmit lines are reversed Receiving OUT RS422 connector Press the Rx key to reverse the receive lines the test message is now readable these lines are reversed Page 15 of 31 Received Test Message What it means Did not receive test message Using IN RS422 connector OUT RS232 connector Transmitting IN RS422 connector Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS422 port is configured as a DEVICE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Receiving OUT RS232 connector See note below regarding externally powered and port powered adapters Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS232 port is configured as a DTE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Transmitting OUT RS232 connector See note below regarding externally powered and port powered adapters Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS232 port is configured as a DTE port Confirm that this is the desired configuration Receiving IN RS422 connector Press the RxTx key to swap the transmit amp receive lines If test message is now received the adapter s RS422 port is configured as
22. ster Reference Button Relationship to Circuit RS422 Input Port Direction Input port to Output port 5422 8232 85232 5422 2 e 2378 234678 RTS CTS DTR DSR 223478 2378 IN PORT OUT PORT IN gt gt 54 30 30 30 30 30 34 31 OD RS422 lt lt Rx RXTX Dir Exit Disp Rev Swap gt gt More Run RS422 RS232 Tester IN PORT RxTx Rx Tx RxTx OUT PORT SWAP REV NORM NORM 7 N 3 oo lt 4 gt 3 gt lt 8 b 4 ee 5 Xs Control x Logic x gt and LAS LCD 77 NM NN Display 7 4 4 7 2 3 o 2 MJ Le M Rx R102506 NORM NORM The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 27 of 31 Button Relationship to Circuit Output port to Input port RS422 Output Port Direction RS422 RS232 e 234078 2575 OUT PORT a p RS422 9232 2378 234678 RTS CTS DSR IN PORT OUT 54 30 30 30 30 30 34 31 OD RS422 lt lt Dir Exit Disp RXTX RX More MON Run Swap Rev le Input m Power The Analyst CONTROLS RS422 K Tester Tx RxTx OUT PORT IN PORT NORM NORM NORM Swap 7 7 N 3
23. t with the incorrect configuration press the appropriate RxTx key to swap the port transmit and receive lines The adapter should begin to operate properly Troubleshooting Tip If the externally powered adapter works in the RS422 transmit to RS232 receive direction but not in the other direction change the RS232 ports between the IN port and OUT It should now work in both directions The reason is that some adapters use the RTS handshaking signal line to control the adapters RS422 transmitter If the adapter is connected to the wrong port configuration the RTS line will not be driven properly thereby turning off the RS422 transmitter Page 18 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester H Monitor Serial Communication Between Equipment Use MONITOR Mode to monitor serial communication between two pieces of equipment 1 From the MAIN Screen press the MENU key 2 Press the IN and OUT keys to toggle between RS422 and RS232 Select either RS422 RS232 to match the equipment being monitored 3 Press the Exit key to exit the MENU Screen 4 Press the MON key to select MONITOR Mode 5 Connect The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester between the two pieces of equipment Shown IN RS422 OUT RS422 Controller Device RS422 RS232 RS232 RS422 L wPoRT l L oyrronr RTS CTS DTR DSR Monitor Mode The Analyst The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 19 of 31 MONITOR Screen RS422 DIR gt gt Affect data communica
24. tion path from IN port to OUT port gt communication from Controller to Device RS422 communication from Device to Controller Rx RxTx Dir Exit Disp Norm Norm gt gt More MON Run 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Swib Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 DIR Affect data communication path from OUT port to IN port OUT communication from Controller to Device RS422 communication from Device to Controller Dir Exit Disp RxTx Norm Norm 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 RX Swap polarity of receive lines RS422 only RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Dir Affect data communication path from IN port to OUT port gt gt Or affect data communication path from OUT port to IN port More Select More screen Exit Exit Monitor Mode Return to MAIN screen Disp Display mode Run Update display with received data Pause Do not update display with received data Tx Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only Page 20 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester MONITOR Screen RS232 DIR gt gt Affect data communication path from IN port to OUT port IN gt communication from Controller to Device RS232 communication from Device to Controller RTS RxTx Dir Exit Disp Open Norm gt gt Sw 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 DIR Affect data communication path from OUT port to IN
25. ve IN Port Rx Swap polarity of receive lines RS422 only Direction Transmit OUT Port Receive IN Port 85422 OUT gt TXD BETTY 001 sent test message RS232 IN RXD BETTY 001 received test message RxTx Port Exit Dir RxTx TX Norm Togl ADAPT Norm Norm 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Port Toggle between RS232 4 5422 port on IN port amp OUT port Exit Exit Monitor Mode Dir Change direction of data communication Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port Transmit OUT Port Receive IN Port D Swap polarity of transmit lines RS422 only The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Page 13 of 31 Press the PORT TOGL key to select the IN and OUT port connectors to use One RS232 connector and one 85422 connector will always be selected Default configuration IN RS422 Connector OUT RS232 Connector The top line of the display shows the test message sent by the IN PORT The 2 ine of the display shows the test received by the OUT PORT The received test message will match the sent test message when the transmit circuit from the IN PORT and the receive circuit to the OUT PORT are correct No test message will be received or the test message will be unreadable if the transmit circuit or receive circuit have been wired incorrectly or the adapter is not operating properly Press the DIR key to now test the transmit circuit from the OUT PORT and the
26. ving the new ID The Analyst is ready for use D Analyst Test Modes MAIN Screen The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester Press key to select test mode SEND RECV MON ADAPT Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 SwH8 MAIN Screen ET TEST MODES Description SEND Sender Mode is used for testing cables and signal paths RECV Receiver Mode is used in conjunction with SENDER mode for testing cables and signal paths MON Monitor Mode is used for testing serial communication problems between two pieces of equipment ADAPT Adapter Mode is used for testing RS232 To RS422 Adapters VTR VTR Mode is used for testing cables and signal paths with a VTR MENU Menu Mode is used for setting up and configuring the Analyst Page 4 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester E Cable amp Signal Path Testing Use SENDER and RECEIVER Modes for cable and signal path testing 1 From the MAIN Screen press the Menu key 2 Press the In and Out keys to toggle between RS422 and RS232 Select either RS422 or RS232 to match the cable or signal path being tested 3 Press the Exit key to exit the MENU Screen 4 Press the SEND key to select SENDER mode 5 Connect The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester as follows Using TWO Analysts RS422 Shown Cable or signal path being tested RS422 RS232 RS232 RS422 5422 5232 85232 85422 p IN PORT 1 L_ OUT PORT L IN PoRr 1 L OUT PORT DHE The
27. x Swap transmit and receive lines Port Toggle between RS232 4 5422 port on IN port amp OUT port Exit Exit Monitor Mode Dir Change direction of data communication Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port Transmit OUT Port Receive IN Port Direction Transmit OUT Port Receive IN Port 85232 OUT gt TXD BETTY 001 sent test message RS422 IN RXD BETTY 001 received test message Port Exit Dir RxTx Norm Norm Togl ADAPT Norm 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 Rx Swap polarity of receive lines RS422 only RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Port Toggle between RS232 amp RS422 port on IN port amp OUT port Exit Exit Monitor Mode Dir Change direction of data communication Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port Transmit OUT Port Receive IN Port Page 12 of 31 The Analyst RS422 RS232 Tester ADAPTER Screen IN RS232 amp OUT RS422 Direction gt gt Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port RS232 IN TXD BETTY 001 sent test message 85422 OUT RXD BETTY 001 received test message RxTx Port Exit Dir RxTx Norm Togl ADAPT gt gt Norm Norm 1 Sw 2 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 RxTx Swap transmit and receive lines Port Toggle between RS232 amp RS422 port on IN port amp OUT port Exit Exit Monitor Mode Dir Change direction of data communication Transmit IN Port Receive OUT Port Transmit OUT Port Recei
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