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X. DATA-TRANSMIT / CONNECTING THE E20CP-III TO A COMPUTER
The Data-Transmit function sends sample analysis results from the Serial or USB connectors on the analyzer’s
back panel to a PC or data acquisition system. Data can be downloaded to spreadsheet programs (like Excel
®)
for statistical analysis or QC archiving. Both Serial & USB ports transmit data simultaneously.
If no identification number is programmed for the analyzer, the data will be displayed as:
Analyzer Scale, Product Score, Day/Date, Time
If an identification number is programmed for the analyzer, the data will be displayed as:
Agtron and Unit ID Number
(For the Commercial Scale)
, Product Score, Day/Date, Time
Gourmet and Unit ID Number
(For the Gourmet Scale)
, Product Score, Day/Date, Time
1)
Windows based PC RS232 Connection for E20CP-III Data Output
• Open the
HYPER TERMINAL
and
select an available serial port (COM1, COM2, etc.)
• Set
HYPER TERMINAL:
9600 baud, 7 or 8 bits, 1 stop bit, No-Parity, No-Handshaking
a)
Connecting the Analyzer to a PC or Data Terminal
WARNING: The E20CP-III does not have serial port isolation. Connecting the analyzer to a non-isolated
serial port can permanently damage the internal micro-processor.
• Connect the analyzer serial data port to the PC with an RS232 cable.
Connector legend:
Pin 1
(NC)
/ Pin 2
(transmit) /
Pin 3
(receive) /
Pin 5
(ground) /
Pin 4
(NC)
b)
Sending Data / Downloading Data to a Spreadsheet
• Use the
HYPER TERMINAL
capture feature to downloaded data as a TEXT file
• Open a Windows Spread Sheet to accept a TEXT DELIMITED file
• Open SCORE DATA
• Depending on the analyzer mode selected, data will be formatted as 4 to 7 columns
on the spreadsheet
2)
USB Connection for E20CP-III Data Output
IMPORTANT:
Software compatible with a FT232R USB component must be downloaded
before
connecting
to the E30FP-III USB port to avoid complications
Before
connecting the analyzer to a PC/Mac computer:
• Open the computer’s browser and navigate to www.ftdichip.com
• Download the D2XX software compatible with the computer’s operating system. There
are detailed installation guides on the D2XX page which can be found under the Driver
Menu side bar.
• Once the software has been downloaded and activated, connect the E20CP-III USB to the computer
