Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 4/16/2014 pg. 29
8310s can store either data or setups on industry standard SD memory cards, having a capacity
up to 2GB. To transfer data from the 8310's internal memory to the SD Card, or to transfer a
pre-programmed set-up from an SD Card to the 8310, insert the card into the SD Card slot and
use the SD Card Operations menu. It is possible to store the data from multiple sites on a single
card, as space permits.
Further instructions on the use of SD Cards may be found in the SD Card Operations section of
Chapter 4, as well in the SD Card section of Chapter 9.
USB/COM1 Serial I/O Port
The most common use of the USB and the COM1 serial port is for a connection to a portable PC.
When using a PC, it is possible to see the full setup menus since the computer screen can display
an entire menu at one time. The USB/COM1 ports also support transfers and rapid transfers of
setups and data to and from the 8310. A PC can simplify any setup or maintenance task. The
default baud rate for COM1 is 115,200 baud. The USB port functions as virtual serial interface
connection for a PC without an actual serial port and replaces COM1 when connected. When
using the USB port, you will need the required virtual com port drivers on your PC. If the PC
does not automatically install the appropriate drivers, the appropriate drivers can be
downloaded from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Once the drivers are installed,
then connecting to the USB port will add a new comport to the PC.
Ethernet
The Ethernet connection is located on the front panel of the 8310-N, and on the left side of the
8310-O. Optionally, the Ethernet connection can also be made to the processor board inside
the 8310.
To configure the 8310 for operation on a LAN, navigate to the Station
Setup/Communications/LAN device menu. There you’ll turn the Ethernet port on, and specify
how the unit should get an IP address (either via DHCP or by a static assignment). You can also
configure the LAN to turn on periodically, and even transmit selftimed and alarm messages over
the LAN. See the LAN section in Chapter 4 for more information.
Special Tip: Once the LAN is configured, you can
use Telnet to access the 8310 command line
and/or terminal menu, as if you were
connected by serial cable, but much faster. The
8310 uses the standard port 23 for telnet.
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