LinTronic DataSampler

The LinTronic DataSampler is a simple but useful comport Terminal program:

• Hyperterminal only shows printable characters - DataSampler shows all 256 ascii characters
• DataSampler is integrated in the free of charge Configurator program.
• Can be used to send/test RS232 commands to a device like: Projector, screen, computer, light system, etc.
• Can be used to receive/copy RS232 commands from an existing test program.

COMMPORT, BAUDRATE, SETTINGS

Must be set in the Configurator main window when starting up the program.
Default: Baudrate 19200, Settings n,8,1

RECEIVED

A text field showing the data received.

PLAIN (default)
Data will be presented as they are received.
Example:
Activate the TV button of a BEO4 and see data being received as:
<0001801000128000000165>

ASCII
If you want to see the ASCII numbers for the received data, then check "received ASCII".
Received data will presented as ASCII numbers enclosed in < and >.
Example:
Activate the TV button of a BEO4 and see data being received as:
<60><48><48><48><49><56><48><49><48><48><48><49><50>
<56><48><48><48><48><48><48><49><54><53><62>

HEX
If you want to see the HEX numbers for the received data, then check "received HEX".
Received data will presented as HEX numbers enclosed in < and >.
Example:
Activate the TV button of a BEO4 and see data being received as:
<3C><30><30><30><31><38><30><31><30><30><30><31><32>
<38><30><30><30><30><30><30><31><36><35><3E>

SEND

PLAIN (default)
Enter the text you want to send and they will send as they are shown (printable and readable characters).

ASCII
If you want to send a specific ASCII character (0 - 255), then enclose it in < and >.
ASCII example:
To send a carriage return (character 13) as ASCII, type: <13> and click "Send ACII".

HEX
If you want to send a specific HEX character (00 - FF), then enclose it in < and >.
HEX example:
To send a carriage return (character 13) as HEX, type: <d>, or <D>, <0d> or <0D> and click "Send HEX".

If you want to add a LINEFEED (10) or a CARRIAGE RETURN (13) then check as required.

When ready to send, click SEND.

NOTE

The progam is not able to calculate checksums. If checksum is required you must calculate manually.