7. Using a terminal command string is useful because it sets up your modem correctly for use with a particular
device, but when your finished it returns your modem back to its initial settings.
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8.
Initiate the call to the RFL 9660. Log on in the usual manner
9. Choose the port for the Quantum Meter you wish to interrogate.
10. Once the connection is established, exit the Terminal application completely. You cannot just minimize the
terminal screen. The
&DO
command will stop the terminal from hanging up the line.
11. Load the Mini-Pro software, and log on with your password.
12.
Check the "SC command to be sure that you have Mini-Pro set for the port where your modem is installed
(com 1, com
2,
etc.).
13. Choose the "OC (direct connect) command. Next, you must correctly enter the label that you have
previously programmed into Quantum, a
"D"
for direct connect, and a "I" for 1200 baud.
14. After several seconds, Mini-Pro should indicate that you are on-line with Quantum.
15. When you are finished, log off the meter with the
"DF"
command and completely exit Mini-Pro.
16. Reload your Terminal application and type
"BYE
which is the RFL 9660 deselect sequence.
17. You may now choose another port on the RFL 9660.
"Procomm Plus"
is
a registered trademark of Dataston Technologies, Inc.
"Quantum" and "Mini-Pro" are registered trademarks of Schlumberger Industries Inc.
"Windows" and
"Hyperterminal" are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Inc.
The trademark information listed above
is,
to the best of our knowledge, accurate and complete.
RFL
Electronics Inc.
(973) 334-3 100
Application Note
9660-001A
March 30, 1999
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