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Figure 4-1. Status Output Connections
4.2 Serial Control
Two modes of operation are available using the serial interface. These modes are
Terminal and Command. In Command mode, a library of commands becomes
available. These are listed at the end of this chapter. In Terminal mode the
instrument communication is through the analyzer menu structure.
4.2.1 Serial Connections
The EC9830 has two tristate RS232 ports on the rear of the analyzer. The tristate
RS232 causes all instruments not addressed to turn off their transmission
capability until the next activation command is received.
Communication among devices is defined in terms of Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE) and Data Communication Equipment (DCE) per the EIA standard, RS232.