15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
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Interfacing facilities
A mouse connected to the analyzer may be used to activate all the analyzer’s
screen functions instead of touching the screen. This mouse facility is first and
foremost intended for service technicians and not for the daily use of the analyzer.
A standard PS/2 port mouse is the sole item that is required for connection to the
analyzer.
To connect the mouse to the analyzer, do the following:
Step Action
1.
Switch off the analyzer.
2.
Connect the mouse to the mouse port at the rear of the analyzer.
3.
Switch on the analyzer.
An external alphanumeric keyboard may be used instead of the on-screen keyboard
to enter data. However, to select individual buttons on the analyzer’s screen, a
mouse must be used or the operator must touch the screen.
An IBM enhanced personal computer keyboard is the sole item that is required for
connection to the analyzer.
NOTICE: The keyboard layout must correspond to the language version used by
the analyzer.
The transmission format for an alphanumeric keyboard is as follows:
Pin designation on the cable connector are as follows:
Pin 1 – Clock in/out
Pin 2 – Data in/out
Pin 3 – Not connected
Pin 4 – Ground
Pin 5 – +5 V
Pin 6 – Not connected
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Connecting a
mouse
Connecting an
alphanumeric
keyboard
bit 11
bit 1
8 data bits (ASCII)
Start bit
Parity bit (odd)
Stop bit
5 V
0 V