User manual

ProScale RF Receiver User Manual Page 7 of 17
Installation
The ProScale RF receiver is simple to install and connect to a PC.
1. Connect the low voltage DC power supply (provided) to the rear of the
receiver. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. The top green LED
on the front of the receiver will illuminate.
2. Connect the male (pin) end of the DB-9 serial cable (provided) to the
rear of the receiver. Connect the female (socket) end to the PC serial
port. Note: If using a newer laptop computer, there may be no RS-232
port installed on your PC. In this case, it is recommended that you
purchase a USB/Serial adapter from your local office supply store.
3. Set the receiver in a location that is centrally located to receive signals
from your ProScale display(s). Do not place the receiver next to large
metal objects such as a filing cabinet as this may significantly reduce
the receiving range.
Configuration
After the receiver is connected to the computer and power applied, the unit can
be configured for operation.
Start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal™. Configure the
terminal program for the serial port being used to communicate with the receiver.
The following is the default port settings of the receiver:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit.
• Flow Control: None
Although the receiver can be configured for different baud rates, the other
communications parameters are fixed and cannot be altered.
When the serial port has been configured and opened, the user can test the
communications by requesting the receiver’s firmware version. This is
accomplished by typing the command letter v or V followed by the ENTER key.
The receiver will respond with: “ProScale Receiver V1.000” or similar message.