Rice Lake Go-Between Owner's manual

Go-Between™ Data Capture and Storage
Installation and Operation
This document illustrates the Go-Between being installed on an indicator; however, virtually any device with a serial output and
print data string will function with the unit.
Electric Shock Hazard
Before opening the device enclosure, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.
Figure 1. Stand-Alone and Industrial Enclosure CPU Board
Introduction
The Go-Between is connected to the serial port of a source device and collects print data on a USB flash drive. The Go-
Between can be wired as the data terminus or as a relay to a printer.
Enclosures
The Go-Between is available in 3 enclosure types:
• Stand-alone board
• Industrial Enclosure
• Desktop Enclosure
Capturing Data
Once properly installed, the Go-Between device will automatically capture data when the source’s print command is executed.
Make sure the source device’s print format is configured to output the data to the connected serial connection.
Using a Flash Drive
The Go-Between device captures data and stores it on a USB flash drive. Make sure the drive is formatted in the FAT file
system and does not exceed 8 GB. Connect the flash drive to the Go-Between’s USB port (See Figure 1).
WARNING
ONOFF
LED
Lights
Jumper
Connector
- C -
Serial Port
USB Port
Reset
Switch
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Power wiring and Jumper Pin Location
The jumper pin (See Figure 2) on the CPU board (See Figure 1 on page 1) determines the source of power for the
Go-Between. If the Jumper connects Pin #1 and #2, the Go-Between draws power from connector -C- using power adapter PN
154797 as in Figure 3. If the jumper connects Pin #2 and #3, the Go-Between draws power from the +5VDC pin of the serial
connector. Power through the serial port can either come from the +5VDC port of the indicator to the +5VDC of the Go-Between
as in Figure 4 or an external power supply as in Figure 5. The +5VDC pin is used most often in industrial applications.
Figure 2. Jumper Pin Positions
Figure 3. Serial Wiring with Power Coming From an External Power Supply to Connector -C-
Figure 4. Serial Wiring with Power Coming From the Indicator
Figure 5. Serial Wiring with Power Coming From an External Power Supply to +5VDC
Source/Indicator Go-Between Printer/PC
Not Used TXD RXD
TXD RXD Not Used
GND GND GND
Table 1. Go-Between Serial Wiring
Wiring Schematics
The Go-Between device must be correctly wired to a power source and serial communication before it will capture data.
Note Both the power and serial connections must be grounded.
Communication Wiring
Serial communication connection must be wired as in Table 1. Printer/PC connection is optional.
123 123
Pin 1 and 2 Pin 2 and 3
TXD TXD
RXD RXD
GND GND GND
+5VDC
Source/Indicator Go-Between
External
Power Optional
Printer/PC
Jumper Pin 1 and 2
PN 154797
Connector
- C -
TXD TXD
RXD RXD
GND GND GND
+5VDC +5VDC
Source/Indicator
Optional
Printer/PC
Go-Between
Jumper Pin 2 and 3
TXD
RXD
GND GND
Source/Indicator Go-Between
External Power
Optional
Printer/PC
Jumper Pin 2 and 3
TXD
RXD
GND
+5VDC

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Communication Details
Ensure the source’s serial port is configured to 9600 baud rate, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Transferring Data to PC
Data on the Go-Between device is stored in a .txt file.
Use the following steps to transfer data to your PC:
1. On the Go-Between, press Save.
2. Disconnect the flash drive from the Go-Between’s USB port.
3. Connect the flash drive to the PC’s USB port.
4. Navigate to the flash drive and open the .txt file to view its contents. It can also be imported into Microsoft® Excel® or
other spreadsheet software.
Connection Power Supply:
Connection:
Enclosure:
Figure 6. Go-Between D esk E nclosure
Power Source PN 154797
DB-9 Male Connector
Transmit from product outputting data to Receive on Go-Between
Ground from product to Ground on Go-Between
Desk enclosure
IMPORTANT
DB-9 Connector
Connector -C-

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Go-Between Troubleshooting
If not able to save onto a USB stick, use the following steps.
1. Remove the USB stick.
2. Turn off power to Go-Between.
3. Turn power back on.
4. Move the reset switch to off (away from the USB stick).
5. Move back to on position.
6. Plug the USB stick in.
The following issues could affect data transfer:
*When reset switch is in the OFF position and power is connected, only LED #1 will be ON.
*When reset switch is turned from OFF to ON, all LED’s will be on for several seconds. This is a test mode to let you know that all LEDs are
working.
*When receiving DATA, #4 and #5 LEDs will light for a short period of time.
*When #8 LED is on, you can remove the USB drive.
*If you want to remove the USB drive before #8 LED lights, press the Close File button and wait for the #8 LED to be ON before removing
the USB drive.
Change the Baudrate or Autosave Time
To change the Baudrate or the Autosave time the user would need to save a file named config.txt on the USB memory stick that
will be used to save the received data from the serial port. Text file must read:
BAUDRATE: <baudrate>
AUTOSAVE: <Number of seconds>
For example:
BAUDRATE: 19200
AUTOSAVE: 20
Baud rate is set to 19200 and autosave time to 20 seconds.
The defaults are BAUDRATE: 9800 and AUTOSAVE: 8
*If a new USB memory stick is inserted with a config.txt file with different baud rate and autosave values, those values will immediately be
changed.
*If the Go - Between’s power is cycled and no USB stick with a config.txt file is inserted then the default values will be applied.
Note
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