Designed & Made in the USA Since 1983
Applicable Devices
RS-232 Remote
The RS-232 Remote Transmitter is a highly configurable transmitter that enables true wireless interfacing with native RS-232 devices. RS-232 devices typically output data via a DB9. RS-232 signals can commonly span ±15v. The RS-232 Transmitter has an architecture that allows it to communicate in this native voltage range and transmit the data on the MobileCollect.
Before the RS-232 Remote can transmit measurement data, it must be paired with a MobileCollect Base Receiver and configured with the correct serial communication parameters, including baud rate, parity, and EOP (End-of-Packet) character, for the connected RS-232 instrument. This guide walks through that initial setup: referencing the target Base, configuring Remote communication parameters (including Automatic Baud Rate Detection), and pairing the Remote to a channel on the Base Setup & Pairing tab.
The RS-232 Remote can be set up to interface with a wide range of RS-232 gages and devices. By utilizing the Mobile Collect Setup Programs, one can define comm parameters, program serial commands to the read switch port, and perform basic data parsing.
All RS-232 Remote setup needs to be completed with MobileCollect Extended Setup.
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Once the RS-232 Remote has been paired to a Base Receiver and its communication parameters are set to match the connected instrument, the pairing is durable: it remains in place between power cycles and long periods of dormancy, and persists until it is changed in the setup program, either unit is factory reset, or a firmware update occurs. No further software interaction is required for day-to-day operation.
If the connected RS-232 device outputs data continuously, sends multi-field packets that require parsing, or needs a serial command or handshake line to trigger a reading, refer to the MobileCollect Hardware Components Users Guide. For guidance on read switch functions, command strings, and data parsing groups, or consult the MobileCollect Extended Setup documentation for the RS-232 Remote Setup tab and Parse tabs.
Andy Duvall is an owner of MicroRidge Systems and serves as the company’s sales director. With over a decade of experience as a product design and launch engineer, Andy works closely with MicroRidge customers to identify and implement the most effective measurement and interface solutions for their organizations.
