2. Description of the Barracuda
Cabinet and Modules
Barracuda & QABrowser Reference Manual
2012-10/4.3A
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The indicator for External power supply is lit when the Barracuda is powered from an
external power source. Use only the power supply that comes with the Barracuda.
The Serial interface is an RS-232 interface and is used to connect to the handheld
computer or to a PC. Here a Bluetooth adapter, the RS232 PC interface (serial cable
between PC and Barracuda), or the Palm interface (serial cable between handheld and
Barracuda) may be connected. The data speed is 57,6 kbit/s when using a handheld
computer, and maximum 115 kbit/s when using a PC.
The USB interface is used to connect the Barracuda to a PC running the QA software
oRTIgo. Note that the USB connector cannot be used when connecting to a handheld
computer.
The external power supply (12 V) is connected to the Power connector. Use only the
power supply recommended by the manufacturer. Country-specific plugs are available.
On the rear of the cabinet all connectors for detectors and probes are found.