WinCHAP User’s Manual Configuration 9
2.1.6 Controlling your analyzer remotely
In addition to setting the label and checking the analyzer’s connection, you
can also perform a few other remote operations from WinCHAP’s Main Menu.
The following controls are reached when you open the
Settings menu, point to
Communication, and point to Analyzer Tools:
• Reset: Remotely presses your analyzer’s reset button.
• Level: Remotely levels the sound chamber of your analyzer. See your
analyzer’s operator’s manual for correct setup.
• Print: Remotely prints to your analyzer’s internal or connected external
printer, depending on how your analyzer is set up.
• Line Feed: Remote feeds your analyzer’s internal thermal paper printer.
2.2 Serial Port Configuration
WinCHAP communicates with your FONIX analyzer or audiometer using one
(or more) of your computer’s serial communication ports (also known as “
COM
ports”). See Section 1.3 for information on the physical connection between
your FONIX equipment and your computer.
2.2.1 Entering the Communications Setup window
Enter the Communications Setup window from the Main Menu.
1. Open the
Settings menu.
2. Point to
Communication.
3. Select Serial Port Configuration. This will open the Communications
Setup window shown in Figure 2.2.
Shortcut: Type Ctrl-L from the Main Menu to go directly to the Communication
Setup window.
