GDS Combi - PC Data Transfer via HyperTerminal

Data to and from a PC using hyperterminal
Within the Combi system there are parameters which have to be set such as the text
which describes the location of a particular sensor. Whilst these parameters can be set
manually using the buttons, it is quicker and easier to send a text data file from a PC
using the RS232 interface via Hyper-terminal (which is standard on a Windows XP PC).
The file which is sent is simple alphanumeric characters which can be edited using a
simple text editor like Notepad which is also standard on a Windows PC.
This file can be created from scratch but it is simpler to create it by sending the data
already stored on the Combi panel to the PC again using Hyper-terminal.
This method is now described followed by how to reload the file back into the Combi
main panel.
Using ENGINEER’S menu 30 (Data panel to PC) and the RS232 lead plugged into the
PC COM port.
On the PC, click (for Windows XP)
START
PROGRAMS
ACCESSORIES
COMMUNICATIONS
HYPERTERMINAL
and set the hyper-terminal to the active COM port, at 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no
handshake then select Transfer and Capture text, a filename is suggested to save the
data to. You can change this filename as required and do take note of which directory it is
going to be stored in, then press the start button and the PC is now waiting for data to be
sent from the Combi system. (Note it is easier to save this file to the desktop initially).
Using ENGINEER’S menu 30 (Data panel to PC) press select which should send data to
the PC. This data can be seen on the PC screen as it is transferred. When it is complete,
on the PC use:
TRANSFER
CAPTURE
STOP
this saves the data onto the hard disk in the folder specified previously. Each line of text
(shown in the table below) in this file forms particular data as follows:-
A line which does not start with a colon : or an asterisk * is ignored which allows you to
add comments at any point in the text. Colon : indicates data for direct sensors, an
asterisk * is used to indicate addressable sensors.
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