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richarde · 01-26-2022

Hi - I am struggling to connect my Tech 1 to a laptop. I wish to do this so I can analyse and print Tech 1 data. My Tech 1 has an RS232 interface port on the left side of the unit just to the left of the Tech 1 label. Although an RJ45 connector will plug in, nothing happens when I plug the other end of the RJ45 into my laptop (I didn't think it would but thought I'd give it a try!). My laptop is a Samsung RS40, about 8 years old.
Please can anyone who has managed to get their Tech 1 to talk to their laptop give me hints
Thanks
Richard

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Subfixer · 01-26-2022

I'm no expert, but you need some sort of program to talk RS232. You need to set the com port, Baud Rate, Parity and stop bits. All those parameters need to match the protocols of the Tech 1.
We use something at work. I'll try to find the program name. Pretty sure it's built into the Windows operating system.

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richarde · 01-27-2022

Thanks Subfixer - Any help would be appreciated! The only info that I have been able to establish (through the relevant Tech 1 manuals) is that the Baud Rate is 9600 bps. This can be altered on the Tech 1 for the duration that power is applied to match with the laptop used. With regard to Com Port, Parity and Stop Bits, I'm hoping that some magical piece of software that I just have to plug in will take care of this!!

01-26-2022	#1
richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	Tech 1 connection to laptop Hi - I am struggling to connect my Tech 1 to a laptop. I wish to do this so I can analyse and print Tech 1 data. My Tech 1 has an RS232 interface port on the left side of the unit just to the left of the Tech 1 label. Although an RJ45 connector will plug in, nothing happens when I plug the other end of the RJ45 into my laptop (I didn't think it would but thought I'd give it a try!). My laptop is a Samsung RS40, about 8 years old. Please can anyone who has managed to get their Tech 1 to talk to their laptop give me hints Thanks Richard Sent from my iPad using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch.

01-26-2022	#2
Subfixer Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 377	Re: Tech 1 connection to laptop I'm no expert, but you need some sort of program to talk RS232. You need to set the com port, Baud Rate, Parity and stop bits. All those parameters need to match the protocols of the Tech 1. We use something at work. I'll try to find the program name. Pretty sure it's built into the Windows operating system. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ 1992 ZR1 #442, 2 tops, White, White, Haibeck 415, 3.90 gear, Coilovers 2018 Audi RS5, 2.9 V6 Twin Turbo, Auto, Black, Black 2021 Audi Q3, 2.0T, 8 spd Tiptronic, Navarro Blue metallic, Pearl Beige

01-27-2022	#3
richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	Re: Tech 1 connection to laptop Thanks Subfixer - Any help would be appreciated! The only info that I have been able to establish (through the relevant Tech 1 manuals) is that the Baud Rate is 9600 bps. This can be altered on the Tech 1 for the duration that power is applied to match with the laptop used. With regard to Com Port, Parity and Stop Bits, I'm hoping that some magical piece of software that I just have to plug in will take care of this!! __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch.