The TEST32 program is provided as a way to test the communications between a Frye Instrument and the PC. To see the available commands enter the command "H" at the command prompt.

For more information on the commands available and their use with specific Frye instruments, see the Frye RS232 documentation.

The TEST32 program is designed for use with all possible modes of operation. Some of the commands listed in the TEST32 program may not be available on all instruments or in a specific mode on the instrument. On newer instruments, the TEST32 program may not directly have available all commands that can be performed. The "B"uild command can be used to create a command that is not specifically supported by the test program.

The TEST program is provided only as a means of testing the operation of the instrument commands and communications link; no attempt has been made to insure that it will work flawlessly in all situations. In fact, entering other than a numeric value at the prompt will cause the program to terminate with an error.

Requirements:

The Test32 program requires a computer with the the Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2K/XP operating system. TEST32. You will also need a serial port on the computer.

To run the test program from Win95/98/NT/ME/2K/XP:

1. Ensure that the FRYERS32.DLL driver is located in the Windows system directory, or in the same directory where the TEST32.EXE program is located.
2. From Windows, use the Windows Explorer to find and run the TEST32.EXE program. Alternately, you can drag a copy of the TEST32 icon to a folder or the desktop if you want to place it in a location that is easier to find.
3. If everything is setup properly, a window should appear and you should see the TEST command prompt in it.

Test32 defaults to using the COM1 port. If you are using another COM port, you will need to use the "C" command to select the comport you are using.

If you find that the port selected was incorrect, or you don't know for sure which port is in use, either use the FCHECK program to determine the correct COM port, or you can use the "C"omPort command to change the selected COM port while TEST is running.