SA-2 Sony P2 Protocol Analyser

The SA-2 consists a USB hardware interface and software to run on any IBM compatible
computer running on windows 95, 98, 2000, XP. The interface box has two Sony 9 pin
female RS422 connectors and one USB connector.

Main Features

USB Interface

No Power required, Virtual Serial Port

Bi-directional Analysis

Communications in both directions

Static display with event counters

Instant overview of operation

Decoded status display

Status, Commands, and Tallies in text

Trace file

Analysis of communications over period

Command trace

Trace Commands and Status changes

Command mode

Use to check compatibility of machine

User specified commands

Check of Non Standard Commands

On line help

Function key explanation and Sony Protocol help file

Controller and Device LEDs

Hardware activity indicators

Using the SA-2

Analysing communications between Controller and Device
In this mode [CMDS] must be DISABLED, the display shows both commands from the Controller and replies from the device.

Analysing the performance of a Device
In this mode [CMDS] must be enabled and a Controller must NOT be connected. Both Commands and status requests are generated by the SA-2 software. The Status requests may be disabled to test the system.

When checking a CB system you may email trace the communications using traceAll or Tracec and email the files to Support@colinbroad.com for further analysis

An upgrade from SA-1 to SA-2 is available, SA-1 must be returned

further information please visit SA-2 Downloads where you can download software, the manual and flyer