Specifications

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Using
Support Functions
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An RS232 Transmit/Receive (loop back) test can be performed to check both the transmit and
the receive capabilities of the RS232 port. The test is performed as follows:
6WHS Change to Service Mode.
6WHS Connect the RS232 loopback test connector to the RS232 port.
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6WHS Press .
6WHS Press .
6WHS Using the softkeys, configure the port to:
 Port #1: Comp On
 Baud Rate: 9600
 Tx/Rx #1 Order: High/Low
6WHS Press and then press .
6WHS Power the instrument down.
6WHS Power the instrument up.
6WHS Press .
6WHS Press .
6WHS Press to initiate the loopback test.
The message “RS232 port receive and transmit test passed” appears
with “Port #1 <-> Port #1” if the test is successful; if not, the message “RS232
port transmit and receive test failed” appears. If the test is unsuccessful,
both the cable and the System Board should be examined and/or exchanged.
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A loopback test connector can be fabricated from either a 9-pin male connector (which can
be directly connected to the RS232 port on the rear of the instrument) or from a 25-pin
female connector (which can be connected to the RS 232 port through the RS232 cable
supplied with the instrument.
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