Operator`s manual

Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A)

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Reports can be sent to a PC to be displayed on its monitor screen and saved as an ASCII text file. In

this configuration, the AVM-510A RS-232 computer interface is connected to one of the computer’s

serial ports using a 9-pin cable. Reports can also go directly to a serial printer, and a page of the

measurement is printed each time there is a full page of data. This configuration uses the AVM-510A

RS-232 modem interface and a 9-pin serial cable.

To set up the AVM-510A and a PC for sending reports to an ASCII text file:

1. Connect a 9-pin serial cable between the AVM-510A RS-232 computer interface and a PC.

2. Press the Config button.

3. Select OTHER and then press the Entr button.

4. Select SERIAL PORTS and then press the Entr button.

Select COMPUTER PORT and then turn the knob or press the Entr button until you see

REPORT.

Select COMPUTER SETUP and then press the Entr button.

7. Select BAUD RATE and then turn the knob to select the baud rate used by the computer’s

communications program.

8. Select HANDSHAKING and then turn the knob or press the Entr button to select XON/XOFF.

9. Press the Clr Mnu button to exit.

To set up the AVM-510A and a printer for sending reports to a printer:

1. Connect a 9-pin serial cable between the AVM-510A RS-232 modem interface and a printer.

2. Press the Config button.

3. Select OTHER and then press the Entr button.

4. Select SERIAL PORTS and then press the Entr button.

5. Select MODEM PRINTER PORT and then turn the knob or press the Entr button until you see

REPORT.

Select PRINTER SETUP and then press the Entr button.

Select PRINTER TYPE and then turn the knob or press the Entr button until your printer type

appears.

8. Select BAUD RATE and then turn the knob to select the baud rate used by the printer.

Select HANDSHAKING and then turn the knob or press the Entr button to select XON/XOFF.

10. Press the Clr Mnu button to exit.