ML-x17 DATA LOGGER MANUAL
Manufacturers of low power instruments
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4.20.1 Accessory port tunnel
If you have connected a serial device, but it’s not used during normal operation, then you can access this
device thru the accessory port tunnel (e.g. thru the COM-port terminal in the Maintenance-menu). You
can configure the parameter of the serial device thru the screens below:
4.20.1.1
Port settings
Specify the serial communication characteristics (baud rate & parity) of the serial device.
4.20.1.2
Sensor power
When the device should be powered from the 5V accessory power switch, please specify how long it
takes before the device is capable to communicate meaningful.
COM port tunnel settings
[0] Exit
[1] Name >> Accessory port tunnel
[2] Port settings >> RS232 8N1; 9600 Baud
[3] Accessory power >> Enabled; Warm up 00:00:10
[R] Remove
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Port settings
[0] Exit
[1] Mode >> RS232 8N1
[2] Baud rate >> 9600
[-] Address >> Not used
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