System information

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Blastware Compliance Module
Blastware Operator Manual 4–13
a. Serial Communications
(1) Port
Port refers to your computers serial port where you plugged in the communication cable with the
USB adaptor. The serial port allows the monitor to communicate with your computer. Set the Port
drop-down menu to match the number of the serial port. You have a choice between Ports 1 to 20.
Identify the serial port on your computer and choose the same number in the Port box. See your
computers manual for information on how to identify serial ports. Click on the Port drop–down
menu and select a com port.
To test your selection, press the Test button. Blastware will indicate if your selection is correct – if
the communication link is not successful, systematically select the next Communications Port
from the Port drop down menu, and use the Test function until you have made a successful
connection to the monitor. Click on the Close button to save your setting and exit the
Communications Setup dialog box.
NOTE: Micromate monitors will be recognized by Windows® and the Port will be briefly
displayed when the unit is attached to the PC, and automatically input into the Port dialog.
(2) Baud (Series II, III, Micromate or IV)
The Baud Rate determines the communication speed and the amount of information (bps, or bits
per second) that is transferred to and from the unit. Ensure that the Baud Rate within Blastware
and on the unit match, otherwise you will not be able to communicate between the two platforms.
For Series III units, set the communications Baud Rate to 38400 bps, using the Blastmate III PC
connecting cable. This will provide you with the fastest communication speed with the Series III
unit.
For Series IV units, the communication speed may be set as high as 115,200 bps, using the Series
IV communication cable.
Click on the Baud Rate drop–down menu and select a setting for the unit that is attached to the
computer.
(3) Retries
Set the number of retries the computer will attempt when connecting to the monitor. Retries range
from zero to ten. A typical setting is two.
Click on the Retries drop–down menu and select a setting.
(4) Timeout Factor
Set the amount of time that you want the modem to automatically stop communicating with the
unit if it is idle, or has stalled while communicating with the unit. A typical setting is two.
Click on the Timeout Factor drop–down menu and select the time factor.
(5) Modem Type
Remote communications can occur if a modem is selected. For direct communications between
the computer and the monitor, set this to No Modem. For Series IV, a modem script file must be
loaded on the unit.
Click on the Modem Type drop–down menu and select No Modem.
(6) Disconnect modem after being connect for X minutes (1-9999)
Indicate how much time the modem will remain connected.
(7) Close
Leave the Communications Setup dialog box and return to the Main Menu.