13 Operating a CETAC
Autosampler Using a
Terminal Program
The ASXPRESS PLUS system, along with all CETAC autosamplers, can be
controlled using a serial communications protocol. You can use any terminal
emulation program, including:
C-Term. This program is installed with the Xpress Configuration Tool
software, and runs on Windows 2000 and later. (recommended)
HyperTerminal. This program was supplied with versions of the Windows
operating system through Windows XP.
This chapter explains how to operate a CETAC autosampler using either of the
two programs.
Using C-Term™
C-Term is a simple terminal program developed to validate the installation and
functionality of various CETAC devices. C-Term communicates through a serial
(RS-232) port on the host computer. If the device is connected to a USB port,
the device driver will create a virtual serial port.
C-Term is provided on the CETAC software CD and is automatically installed
with the Xpress Configuration Tool software.
Starting C-Term
1 Check that the communication port connectors are properly attached between
the host computer and the CETAC device.
If the communications interface between the CETAC device and the host
computer is not established correctly, the device will not function.
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