We are trying to log power consumption data using a Extech 380803 power analyzer. I am able to get the Extech MS Windows GUI to work in Wine on Linux but I need to get the data out from the meter without using the GUI. I have tried using minicom connected to the serial port but I am not able to get anything out of the meter.
The manual for the meter says the following: NOTE: Software developers must ensure that DTR provides 10V (or higher) and RTS provides -10V (or lower). Voltage (10V, -10V) from DTR and RTS is used to generate the RS-232 signal. DTR is usually enabled (10V) but RTS must be disabled in order to provide -10V. To accomplish this in BASIC, add RS in the OPEN command: OPEN "COM1: 9600, N, 8, 1, CS, DS, CD, RS" as #1 Has anyone here successfully be able to get data through the serial port on Linux from an Extech power meter in Linux without using the Extech provided Windows GUI? If so can you share any pointers on how to accomplish this? Example code would be even better. ☺ -- Steven DuChene _______________________________________________ Power mailing list [email protected] https://bughost.org/mailman/listinfo/power
