Instructions for use

Hyperterminal

RS 232 connection + power supply

This program is available as standard with Windows 95, 98, 2000 and Me (millenium). It can be only used to transmit the
data from the instrument.
Parameter:

General

- In menu [connect to], select

[connection using]

Directed to {n}

The RS 232 cable enables a power supply and a direct connection with most of the Sylvac measuring
instruments to a personal computer, a dedicated printer or to a Sylvac display unit.

In menu [parameter], select

[terminal keyboard]
[emulation]
- In menu [port parameters], select :
[bits/sec]
[data bits]
[parity]
[stop bits]
[Flux control]

Suppr.
ANSI

It is not only a cable, but an interface which converts the data output of the instrument to a compatible RS 232
signal. The periphery instrument connection must be able to supply power to the RS 232 plug.

4800
7
Even
2
None

Definition
Connected the plug instead of the instrument's power supply battery

Specifications
Connection............................................................... RS232 compatible, Dsub 9p female or open
Plug's power supply................................................. from periphery, with TXD, DTR and RTS lines
Instrument's power supply ....................................... Pin 4 (+5 15V) Pin 5 (0V)
Data transmission parameters................................. 4800 bds, even parity, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits
Max. cable length..................................................... 15 m according to IEC standards
Number of transmissions /sec. ................................ 4-8/sec (depends on the instrument connected)
Data transmission format......................................... [ Sign E1-En "." F1-Fn CR ]
[ "ERR" Number CR ]

Waterproof seal (note : waterproofness of the instrument

guarranteed only with seal mounted and
connector screwed)

Connection pins to the instrument

(do not damage, keep clean)

RS232 communication parameters

4800 baudrate, even parity, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits

Options and Accessories

Data format

Please ask your local agent or visit the web site www.sylvac.ch to obtain more information about options and
accessoires available.

Data request (from PC)

[ ? CR ]

Data transmission
[ Sign E1-En "." F1-Fn CR ]

Sign : + , - , ou
E1-En: interger
F1-Fn: fractional
n: depends on used unit and resolution

Errors
[ "ERR" Number CR ]

Sylvac S.A.
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CH - 1023 Crissier

Modifications reserved

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e-mail : [email protected]
Web site : www.sylvac.ch

Edition 2005.10 / SYL-233.700-E / 681.062-120

0: sensor error (e.g. speed, scale distance)

1: incorrect command
2: parity error
3: exceeded measurement range

Identification
[ "SY" Instr. "." OPT1 {"." OPT2} CR ]

SY: Sylvac
Instr: 233, 234, etc
OPT1: version option
OPT2: additional version options (according to
instrument used)

Note: The id. transmission is done only when switching ON the instrument.

Connection description
The duplex cable allows a 2-way communication between an instrument and a PC in half-duplex mode (e.g. 2-way
communication but not simultanuously).
Important : Only Duplex instruments have the ability to receive RS232 commands. If you use this cable with a simplex
instrument, all commands other than "?" will be seen as a data request.

Connections
Line definition

Positive power supply :

Negative power supply
Data (instrument to periphery)
Data request:
Signal ground :

Name
DTR
RTS
RXD
TXD
GND

Sub-D 9 pin
4
7
2
3
5

Cable color
white
brown
yellow
green
Ground

Line status
ON (HIGH)
OFF (LOW)
INPUT
<?>+<CR>

Value
+5 to +15V
-5 to 15V

<OUT0>, <OUT1>
<OFF>
<ON>
<PRI>, <?>

Disables, enables continuous transfer of the displayed value

Switches off the instrument
Switches on the instrument (No command echo when the instrument is switched on !)
The instrument sends the displayed value. Note: in tolerance mode, the value is followed
by the symbols <, = or >.
Changes the measurement unit
Changes the resolution: <RES2>: 0.001 mm, <RES3>: 0.01 mm
Changes the reference
Recalls the preset
The instrument sends the preset value of the active reference
Enter preset. Numeric values must always be preceded by a sign.

<MM>, <IN>
<RES2>, <RES3>
<REF1>, <REF2>
<PRE>
<PRE?>
<PRE +123.45>
<PRE +0>
Refer to the users manual of the specific instrument for special applications.

0V

Program samples
Note :

In case of data sending from the instrument, the hold mode will be active. To disable the Hold mode simply
do a new data request.

Utilisation
Using of the plug as a simple power supply
Connect pins 4 (white) and 5 (ground)

Connection to a Sylvac D100S (or D104) display unit

The channel dedicated to the instrument has to be configured with the option OptoRS Duplex. The instrument transmits
continuously the data to the display unit.

Standard Basic
Serial port opening and parameters
Power supply setting
(RTS=OFF, DTR = ON)
&H3FC register addresse (COM2: &H2FC)
Data request (<CR> will be automatic using this
command)
Data reading

LINE INPUT #1,a$

The communication control (MsComm) of VisualBasic must be applied :

Port opening

The data transmission can be requested from the PC or directly from the instrument (key SET)

Power

supply setting

Data request
Data reading

Remote commands

PRINT #1, "?"

Visual Basic

Connection to a personal computer (PC)

Restriction :
On some instruments, the data transmission can only be requested from the PC.
Please refer to the user's manual delivered with the instrument to connect.

OPEN "COM1:4800, E, 7, 2, PE"

OUT &H3FC,&H09

' Use COM1.

Comm1.CommPort = 1
' 4800 baud, even parity, 7 data, and 2 stop bit.
Comm1.Settings = "4800,E,7,2"
' Open the port.
Comm1.PortOpen = True
Form1.MSComm1.DTREnable = True
Form1.MSComm1.RTSEnable = False
MSComm1.Output = "?" + Chr$(13)
InString$ = Comm1.Input

For more information, refer to the help menu of MSComm in Visual Basic. Program available on
www.sylvac.ch web site.

Valid on duplex instruments only.

Format

Application program

[ C1-Cn { S1-Sn } CR ]

C1-Cn: command of 2 to 3 characters

S1-Sn : 0/1 : command disabled/activated
? :status request
+XXX.YYY: entering numerical values

OPTO-RS test
This program is available free of charge on the Sylvac web site or at your distributor. It is a Visual Basic
program with all source files for testing connections and transmission.

List of remote commands

This list shows the main remote commands applied using DUPLEX instruments.
<NOR>
<MOD?>
<STO0>, <STO1>
<RST>
<SET?>
<ID?>

Places the instrument in Measuring mode (or in Reference mode if the keyboard is
disabled)
The instrument sends its operating mode (NOR, REF, MIN, MAX, DEL, TOL1)
Disables, enables measuring value freeze
Resets the instrument to its initial parameters
The instrument sends its main parameters: (MM RES2 REF1 etc)
Note: B1 battery OK , B0 replace the battery
The instrument sends its identification code:

Winwedge
WinWedge is designed to transfer any data obtained using Sylvac measuring instruments to a computer
application program running under Windows.
Different versions of the Winwedge program are available (light, professional, Windows CE). For more
information contact TAL Technologies, Inc. or consult the www.taltech.com web site.
A light version of WinWedge named GageWedge is available free of charge on the Sylvac web site or at your
distributor. However, this program version has restrictions regarding data transfer from the instrument.