Ametek 5100P, User Manual

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PN 9000-246-VE, Rev D
Starting the 5100P Application Software and
Establishing Communication Between the Analyzer
and Computer
This section discusses how to start the Application Software and establish
communications with the analyzer. Before beginning, you should have already
installed the Application Software, as explained earlier in this chapter.
Hazardous Locations
Do not remove the dust cap from the USB Connection Port and do not
connect the USB cable to the 5100P in Hazardous Locations. The cable
and connection port are intended for use only in non-hazardous or
General Purpose areas.
To establish communication between the analyzer and computer:
1. Turn On the 5100P. The analyzer powers up and initializes.
2. Remove the Dust Cap from the USB Data Connection Port – on the Rear
Panel of the 5100P Analyzer (see Figure 3-14) – and insert one end of the
USB cable (Type B) into the USB Port on the 5100P.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
4. Turn On the computer and start the Application Software by clicking the
Ametek 5100P.exe icon, located on the PC’s desktop.
From the Start menu, locate the Ametek 5100P icon and double-click it to
run the software and display the HOME screen.
If the software does not start and displays the message “ Can not connect
the device, check the connection or reset the device .” click OK to close
the message. From the Start menu, locate the Ametek 5100P icon and
right-click on it to display a flyout menu. Choose Run as administrator .
Enter the User Name and Password and click Yes . The 5100P Application
Software will start, and display the HOME screen.
5. If communications between the devices are established, the analyzer will
upload and display data on the Application Software HOME screen.
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You may need to obtain
a User Name and Password
from your IT department.
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