Contents
MetPak RG User Manual
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Gill Instruments Ltd
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12 February, 2013
if the unit has been set for SDI-12 operation Safe Mode can be used to change the
communication option back to RS232 or RS422.
Connection
Connect the MetPak RG for RS232 communication as detailed on Page 11, Figure
6.
Method
Note at this stage the MetPak RG supply to be switched off.
Open a Terminal program e.g. Gill WIND Software
(
http://www.gill.co.uk/main/software.html
) or Windows HyperTerminal
Note if using Gill Wind Software that the Tools features are not applicable.
Open Gill Wind Software.
Serial Port
: Set the drop down menu to the required COM Port Connection.
Click on the
OK
button.
Baudrate
: Set the drop down menu to
4800
Bauds.
A blank Wind Terminal screen will be opened.
Hold down the * key on the keypad.
With the * key still held down, apply power to the MetPak RG.
This will result in placing the unit into SAFE MODE.
Press Enter to start a new line (Ignore illegal command line).
To now change communication from SDI-12 to RS232.
Type COMMS RS232 and press Enter.
Type Q and press Enter to exit SAFE MODE.
Data will now scroll on screen.
Note however for RS232 changes to take place the unit must be powered
down and back up again.
