Dnf-controls Analyst, RS422/RS232 Tester User Manual

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6) Connect the cable or signal path being tested to the OUT PORT. Connect the other end of the cable or signal path to the IN PORT. When using

The received test message will match the sent test message when the transmit and receive signal paths or cable connections are correct. No test mess

SENDER/RECEIVER Mode Troubleshooting Tips Received Test Message What it means Receive readable test message with Receiver’s ID added. Confirms that

F. Cable & Signal Path Testing- VTR Mode Use VTR Mode to test cable and signal paths using a VTR. 1) From the MAIN Screen, press the [Menu

VTR Screen Use OUT TIME: No VTR Response RS422 STATUS: Play Stop Rew Exit VTR Tx+ Norm RxTx Norm Rx+ Norm Sw #1 Sw #2 Sw

G. RS422 To RS232 Adapter Testing Use ADAPTER Mode to test RS422 to RS232 adapters (converters). 1) From the MAIN screen, press the [ADAPT] key

ADAPTER Screen- IN RS422 & OUT RS232 (Default) Direction Î Î Transmit IN Port, Receive OUT Port RS422 IN Î TXD: BETTY- 001 (sent test

ADAPTER Screen- IN RS232 & OUT RS422 Direction Î Î Transmit IN Port, Receive OUT Port RS232 IN Î TXD: BETTY- 001 (sent test message)

3) Press the [PORT TOGL] key to select the IN and OUT port connectors to use. One RS232 connector and one RS422 connector will always be selected.

ADAPTER Mode Troubleshooting Tips Received Test Message What it means Receive readable test message. Using- IN RS422 connector OUT RS2

Received Test Message What it means Did not receive test message. Using- IN RS422 connector OUT RS232 connector Transmitting IN RS422

Received Test Message What it means Did not receive test message. Using- IN RS232 connector OUT RS422 connector Transmitting IN RS232 c

Externally Powered and Port Powered Adapters PORT POWERED ADAPTER Port powered adapters typically have their RS232 ports configured as DCE ports, so

H. Monitor Serial Communication Between Equipment Use MONITOR Mode to monitor serial communication between two pieces of equipment. 1) From the

MONITOR Screen- RS422 DIR ÎÎ Affect data communication path from IN port to OUT port IN Î ÎÎ communication from Controller to Device RS

MONITOR Screen- RS232 DIR ÎÎ Affect data communication path from IN port to OUT port IN Î ÎÎ communication from Controller to Device RS2

MONITOR More Screen IN Î ÎÎ communication from Controller to Device RS422 ÍÍ communication from Device to Controller Baud 38.4K Par

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MONITOR Mode Troubleshooting Tips Step# On Analyst Display What it means 1 The top line of the display, after ÎÎ, is blank. There is no communica

Step# On Analyst Display What it means 3 The top line of the display, after ÎÎ, shows readable characters. The 2nd line of the display, after ÍÍ,

Step# On Analyst Display What it means 5 The top line of the display, after ÎÎ, shows readable characters. The 2nd line of the display, after ÍÍ,

I. Reference Button Relationship to Circuit RS422 Input Port (Direction: Input port to Output port) The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester Page 27 of 3

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J. Specifications Power: 5v DC @ 1amp Power Connector: 2.1 mm power jack Size: 9 inches (length) x 5.8 inches (width) x 1.9 inches (height) Wei

K. RS422/RS232 Connector Pin Outs IN PORT, RS232 Connector DCE configuration, 9 pin DB9F female connector Pin # Function Signal Direction Pin #

L. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year

Table of Contents A. REVISION HISTORY ... 1 B. INTRODUCTION...

B. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester. Because Troubleshooting RS422 & RS232 Interfaces can be so T

C. Getting Started . . . C1. Turn On The Analyst 1) Plug one end of the power supply into the “Power Input” connect on the right side of the Analy

c) The current Analyst ID will be displayed on the 2nd line. Select a character position using the [<<<] and [>>>] keys. Use the

E. Cable & Signal Path Testing Use SENDER and RECEIVER Modes for cable and signal path testing. 1) From the MAIN Screen, press the [Menu] ke