Appendix B: Connecting To A Pc; Using Hyperterminal - GE Sievers 500 RL Operation And Maintenance Manual

Appendix B

Appendix B: Connecting to a PC

Using HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal is a Microsoft communications program that can be used to communicate with
serial devices, such as the Analyzer. To use HyperTerminal, you must first connect your Analyzer to
the computer with a serial (RS-232) cable.
To use HyperTerminal with the Analyzer:
1. Make sure the serial cable is connected to the Analyzer and the computer, and make sure
the Analyzer is powered on.
2. Launch HyperTerminal using one of these methods:
• The location of HyperTerminal varies from computer to computer. Often it can be
launched by exploring the Start menu path as follows:
Start ¶ Programs ¶ Accessories ¶ Communications ¶ HyperTerminal.
• Select Start
3. When HyperTerminal launches, the Connection Description window displays. Enter a
name in the Name field, such as Sievers 500 TOC Analyzer, and click OK.
4. If you are using an Ethernet connection, when the Connect To window displays, select
TCP/IP from the Connect Using drop-down menu. Click OK.
• For the Host address, enter the Analyzer's IP address (see the System Info screen on the
Analyzer).
• Ensure the port number is set to 23.
• Click OK.
• Proceed to Step 6.
5. If you are using an RS-232 connection, when the Connect To window displays, select
Communications Port from the Connect Using drop-down menu. Click OK. If more than
one communications port is in the list and you're not sure which one to select, see
"Determining Your Communications Port Number" on page 180.
6. In the Com Settings window, specify the following settings:
Bits Per Second:9600 (or rate that matches Analyzer setting)
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Run, type Hypertrm in the Open field, and click OK .
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