Operation
Viewing PMC Reports Via RS-232 Connection
Figure 8. Connecting laptop to TLS console for serial communication
CONNECTING LAPTOP TO CONSOLE
1. Open your laptop’s serial communication program, e.g., HyperTerminal. You can typically find HyperTerminal
under: Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications.
ALARM
WARNING
POWER
TLS Console
DB25
male
DB9
male
DB9
DB25
DB9
female
DB9 male
DB9 male
RS-232 board (DB25 female)
(Slots 1, 2, or 3)
ATEN USB to
DB9 serial adapter**
P/N 576040-170
Serial I/O
PC Card**
Plugs into
PCMCIA port
Multiport board (DB9 female)
(Slot 4)
Laptop**
TLS-350R
TLS-350R
USB male
laptop requires terminal mode software
such as Microsoft HyperTerminal.
**Customer supplied.
OR
OR
OR
OR
Connector at
Connector at
PC (DTE)
TLS (DTE)
Null Modem
DB9 DB9
male Required
DB9
DB25 male
Not required
DB25
DB9 male
Not required
DB25 DB25
male
Required
DB25
See table below
for cable requirements
Cable** Requirements for
Terminal Mode Connection to TLS
Section 16
Pressure Management Control
16-11