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PRINTING / DOWNLOADING DATA
Data output is available, from the TorqueLabâ, via the RS232 port. The analyzer only outputs
displayed torque values. These values can be directly printed by any serial printer or
downloaded into a computer.
The data format is 9600 BPS, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit and no flow control.
How to send torque values to the RS 232
• When in Track mode, the analyzer will automatically and continuously output the values
through its serial port. This provides a “real time” torque output desired for some
applications, but remember that in track mode will output torque values every 128 msec.
• When in Peak or 1st Peak mode and Auto Clear is set, the analyzer will automatically
output the values through its serial port before the display is cleared. Only the captured
torque value can be printed or downloaded.
• When in Peak or 1st Peak mode and Manual Clear is set, the user needs to press the
Enter key to send the data through the serial port. If you do not want to send a specific
value, use the Clear key to prevent downloading or printing of that value.
If you desire to download and display data on a computer, you can do so by using any serial
communications software. One such program is Hyperterminal accessory, standard to Windows
95, NT or Windows 98. A description of operation with Windows 95, NT, or Windows 98 is given
below. This procedure may vary slightly depending on the Windows software version being
used. This is just an example, if you have problems consult Windows Help files.
• Select “Start”, “Programs”, “Accessories”, and then “Hyperterminal”. Then select
HyperTerminal.exe.
• When the program starts you will be asked to choose an icon and assign a name.
Choose any icon you prefer and choose a name such as “Data_Aq”, for example. Click
OK.
• The “Connect To” screen will appear. Just click OK, or if you want to change the
COM port, select the appropriate COM port and click OK.
• The “COM2 Properties” screen will appear. Choose 9600 Bits per second. Leave
the default values for character format (8 Data Bits, Parity – None, and Stop Bits 1).
Change the Flow Control to “None”. Click OK.
• Click “File” on the Menu Bar and select “Properties”. When the “Data_Aq Properties”
screen appears choose the “Settings” tab and then choose “ASCII setup”. In “ASCII
receiving” check the box “Append line feeds to incoming line ends”. Click OK then OK
again.
