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USB Communication
The Series 3100 Flow Monitor is ordered with an analog output option card . A five-pin USB connector is also included . As
much as possible, the commands mimic the use of the front panel controls .
To use this feature, the following are required .
1 . PC with USB ports and Windows HyperTerminal or other communications software
2 . FTDI Virtual COM port drivers http://www .ftdichip .com/FTDrivers .htm
3 . USB 2 .0 A to Mini-B 5-pin cable
To communicate using HyperTerminal, use the following procedure .
1 . Make sure that the Series 3100 has a Mini-B five-pin connector on the back panel . (The Series 3100 must have an analog
output option card installed and will be marked Series # 3100-1x) .
2 . Be sure the appropriate FTDI Virtual COM port drivers are installed on your computer .
3 . Plug the USB 2 .0 A end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer . Plug the Mini-B five-pin end into the
back of the Series 3100 .
4. Run Hyper-Terminal ( From the Windows Start Menu) and create a new connection, with a
name and ICON.
5. Configure this Port with 38400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
6.
When connected a “ > “ symbol will appear in the upper left corner of the main
HyperTerminal display screen.
7.
Press the “Enter Key”. Both the Rx and Tx LED’s on the front of the Series 3000 should
flash once, and
the “Badger Meter DIC … Software Version…” text message should appear.
The Series 3000 is now communicating ready to take commands from the list below.
Figure 22: Hyper terminal connection screens
4. Run Hyper-Terminal ( From the Windows Start Menu) and create a new connection, with a
name and ICON.
5. Configure this Port with 38400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
6.
When connected a “ > “ symbol will appear in the upper left corner of the main
HyperTerminal display screen.
7.
Press the “Enter Key”. Both the Rx and Tx LED’s on the front of the Series 3000 should
flash once, and
the “Badger Meter DIC … Software Version…” text message should appear.
The Series 3000 is now communicating ready to take commands from the list below.
Figure 23: COM4 properties screen
4 . Press ENTER . Both the Rx and Tx LEDs on the front of the Series 3100 should flash once and the “Badger Meter DIC …
Software Version…” text message should appear .
5 . The Series 3100 is now communicating and ready to take commands from the list below .
Programming
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