TIC TR-220 - Setting up Your Computer for RS-232 Download

Rev E TR-220 90 008 088-1
2-53
The Test Set Captures up to 32 series of tests, after capturing the 32th test, the Test Set
will then begin overwriting the oldest captured data. The software required to download
the stored information is part of the Test Set memory. No external software is required to
be loaded onto the PC to accomplish the transfer.
Results are transferred via a RS-232 Cable (not supplied) to a COMM port on the
computer at a 4800-baud rate. With the computer HyperTerminal, the data is downloaded
as a comma delimited file, which can be opened in an Excel spreadsheet program. The
operator may also choose to put it in another file of their choice.
2.19.1 Setting Up Your Computer for RS-232 Download
It is necessary to configure your computer to correctly display the data downloaded.
Once this is accomplished, the operator can then sort the data in the excel file in any way
they prefer. The TR-220 Test Set utilizes a Hyper Terminal Program that is part of the
Microsoft Windows Operating System. If this is not installed on your computer, you can
obtain the program from the Microsoft Website or from your Windows Software the was
supplied with your Computer. The following describes a suggested way to configure your
computer to properly display the data.
NOTE
1. Select START on the computer desktop.
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select ACCESSORIES.
4. Select COMMUNICATIONS.
5. Select HYPER TERMINAL.
6. Enter a name for the Terminal Connection (e.g. – TR-220).
7. Select CONNECT TO and pick the correct COM port you will be utilizing
on your computer. For most users, this will be COM1.
8. Set the Port Settings to the following.
a. BIT PER SECOND – 4800
b. DATA BITS – 8
c. PARITY – None
d. STOP BITS – 1
e. FLOW CONTROL – Hardware
9. Select APPLY.
10. Select OK.
The following procedures are abbreviated and may not match your
operating system exactly; contact your computer administrator or
computer manufacturer for assistance.