Appendix A:

Printer and Remote Terminal Setup

Data from the Scanner can be printed using any one of the following printers: Snap-on MT1670 Scribe Seiko DPU-411 Seiko DPU-414 In order for the Scanner to communicate with any of these printers, the Snap-on printer cable (MT2500-400) must be connected between the Scanner and the serial port on the printer, and the Scanner baud rate must be set appropriately (see sections below for details). Refer to Communication SetupBaud Rate Setting on page 33 for instructions on setting the Scanner baud rate. Refer to Problems With Printer, Displays, and Other Remote Terminals on page 45 for other printer-related problems. To set up a printer for Scanner communication: 1. Set the DIP switch positions for these printers as explained in the following sections. 2. Turn the printer off then back on. Printers only read the DIP switch positions when power is first turned on.

Snap-on MT1670 Scribe

The internal DIP switch for the Scribe must be set for RS-232 communication and the Scanner baud rate must be set to 2400. Set the external DIP switches as described in Table 3 for communication with the Scanner:

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Table 3: DIP switch settings for Snap-on MT1670 Scribe

Switch No.

Position

Switch No.

Position

1 On 6 Off 2 Off 7 Off 3* On or Off 8 On 4 On 9 On 5* On or Off 10 On * Switches 3 and 5 do not affect Scanner and printer communication. They may be left in their normal positions for use with other Snap-on equipment.

Seiko DPU-411
The Seiko DPU-411 printer has two banks of DIP switches on the bottom of the printer, an 8-switch bank (bank 1), and a 6-switch bank (bank 2). The switches must be set for RS-232 communication. Set the DIP switches as described in Table 4 for communication with the Scanner.
Table 4: DIP switch settings for Seiko DPU-411

SWITCH BANK 1 Switch No. Position

SWITCH BANK 2 Switch No. Position

1 Off 1 On 2 Off 2 On 3 On 3 On 4 On 4* Off 5 Off 5* Off 6 Off 6* Off 7 On 8 On * These switches control the baud rate. See Table 5.

Switches 4, 5, and 6 on switch bank 2 control the baud rate. The settings above are for 9600 baud. See Table 5 for alternate settings.

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Table 5: DIP switch settings for baud rates 2400 and 4800

SWITCH BANK 2, SWITCH NO. 4 5 6

2400 BAUD Off On Off

4800 BAUD Off Off On

Seiko DPU-414
NOTE: The Seiko DPU-414 requires an additional adapter (MT2500-509) for use with the Scanner. The Seiko DPU-414 printer does not have DIP switches on the bottom of the printer. Instead, you must access a DIP switch setting mode through the Online and Feed buttons on the printer. The switches must be set for RS-232 communication, and the Scanner baud rate must be set appropriately (see footnote in Table 6). See the DPU-414 Operation Manual for instructions on how to set the DIP switches, then set them as follows for communication with the Scanner:
Table 6: DIP switch settings for DPU-414

SWITCH BANK 1 Switch No. Position

SWITCH BANK 2 Switch No. Position

SWITCH BANK 3 Switch No. Position

1 Off 1 On 1 On 2 On 2 On 2 On 3 On 3 On 3 On 4 Off 4 Off 4 Off 5 On 5 On 5* Off 6 Off 6 On 6* On 7 On 7 On 7* On 8 Off 8 Off 8* On * These switches control the baud rate. See Table 7.

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Switches 5, 6, 7, and 8 on switch bank 3 control the baud rate. The settings above are for 9600 baud. See Table 7 below for alternate settings.
Table 7: DIP switch settings for baud rates 2400 and 4800

SWITCH BANK 3, SWITCH NO. 5 6 7 8

2400 BAUD On Off Off On

4800 BAUD On Off Off Off

Other Remote Terminal Communication

The Scanner can display data on a VT100 remote terminal. This communication feature is designed to work with equipment that operates in a VT100 format, which is a common industry standard for terminal operation. If the Scanner is used with a personal computer (PC), VT100 emulation software must be installed in the PC. All remote terminal displays will be in the same format as the four-line Scanner display screen except the data modes. In these modes, the remote terminal can display a full screen of data. The Movie function provides a similar display. All Scanner operations can be controlled from the remote terminal keyboard or from the Scanner. Using the Scanner with a remote terminal requires an optional terminal communication cable, which connects to the RS-232 communication port on the top right of the Scanner. The VT100 terminal adapter cable (MT2500-500) for the Scanner has a 25-pin (DB25) female connector. The Scanner transmits data on pin 3 and receives data on pin 2 at the DB25 connector. If the remote terminal connector matches this arrangement, the VT100 cable can be used. If it does not, an adapter (usually called a null

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modem adapter) or a special cable may be required. Refer to the installation manuals for specific equipment for connector and cable information. Terminal communication is most useful for displaying a full screen of data in Codes & Data and similar diagnostic modes (including movies). If the vehicle data list requires more than four lines, the display can be scrolled with the Scanner Thumbwheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Because more data is visible at one time for each data frame, the update rate on the larger screen is slower than it is on the Scanner display. The Scanner continues to receive all data transmitted by the vehicle, however, and a Scanner movie records every data frame for detailed review. Other diagnostic tests also can be made from the remote terminal. Any Functional Test that requires the Y button to be held down operates normally when controlled by the Scanner Y button. However, it may not operate properly from the remote terminal keyboard because the automatic repeat function of the keyboard interrupts the continuous signal from the Y button that is required for such tests. If the Y button on the Scanner is pressed and released rapidly while operating in the VT100 mode, the beeper may sound rapidly and test indications may fluctuate. To connect the Scanner to the terminal and use the communication program: 1. Refer to the terminal manufacturers instructions for information on baud rates and any required switch settings or startup conditions for the terminal. The communication parameters for a PC should be set to N,8,1. 2. Set the Scanner at a baud rate that is compatible with the terminal. Refer to Communication SetupBaud Rate Setting on page 33 for details on setting the Scanner baud rate.

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3. Connect the terminal communication cable to the Scanner and to the terminal. The Scanner can be connected to vehicle power and operating in any menu or test mode when the cable is connected. 4. Press the Y or N button or the up arrow or down arrow key (s or t, or equivalent) on the terminal to start the Scanner communication with the terminal. 5. Use either the Scanner controls or the terminal keyboard to operate all Scanner functions. The Y and N keys on the keyboard correspond to the Y and N buttons on the Scanner. The up arrow and down arrow keys on the keyboard correspond to the forward and backward directions of the Thumbwheel. 6. On some keyboards, the arrow keys may be combined with the number keys on a numeric keypad. Such keyboards include a NUM LOCK key, which locks the keys in the numerical condition. Be sure the NUM LOCK key is unlocked, or off, so that the arrow keys act as the Scanner Thumbwheel. 7. After completing operation of the Scanner with the remote terminal, disconnect the Scanner from the terminal. Then disconnect it from vehicle power to remove it from the communication mode.

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