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F6000 Instrument Communications
Comm Port The computer communicates with the F6000
Instrument through either the RS-232 serial port or
the Ethernet port. If communication is through the
serial port, set the Comm Port and the Baud Rate in
the Setup display. The default communications
port for the serial connection is Comm Port 1. If the
computer does not communicate with the
F6000 Instrument on COM1, make sure the
communications port in the Setup display matches
the port assigned in Windows 95/98/NT.
Baud Rate The baud rate for serial port communications must
be 57,600 baud per second.
IP Address If the computer communicates with the F6000
through the Ethernet port, enter the IP address
of the instrument in the IP Address field of the
ProTesT Setup display (Figure 3.3 on page 3-5).
The IP address appears in the Instrument Display
on the front panel when the instrument is turned on
and the F6000 firmware boots up.
Connect with Radio buttons to select serial or Ethernet
communication.
Control panel simulation
If the computer is not connected to an instrument,
or if the instrument is switched off, operate the
Control Panel in simulator mode. Simulator mode
is useful for training and for configuring tests that
will be conducted at a later time. To choose this
mode, check the box for Control panel simulation.
N
OTE
If the computer is not connected to an instrument or if the instrument is
switched off when the F6000 Control Panel is opened, an error message
appears. Acknowledge the error message, then specify Control panel
simulation in the Setup display or switch the instrument on.
After all the settings in the Setup display are changed or confirmed, click
OK to accept the modifications and close the display, or Cancel to close
without change.
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