BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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7.4. Connecting
The Grad-13 is connected to the Grad-13 battery box using the cable supplied. Connect power
supply to the mains adaptor panel socket located on the front of the unit using the cable
provided.
7.5. Connecting Custom Systems
A data protocol DP2629 can be provided if the Grad-13 is to be powered by and connected to a
custom system. Please contact Bartington Instruments for further information.
8. Operating Instructions
8.1. Operation
During operation, ensure that the battery box and cables are kept away from the gradiometer
sensors.
Bartington Instruments supply a basic software, VisualGrad13, for communication with the Grad-
13.
If the user wishes to expand upon this or create their own software, this is simplified by using
the API which is documented in data protocol DP0105, available on request from Bartington
Instruments.
8.2. Visual Grad-13 Software Instructions
8.2.1. Installation
In order to connect the Grad-13 to a PC, an RS422 to USB/Ethernet converter is required. The
converter used and tested by Bartington instruments is the ‘Brainboxes’ RS422 converter, and
this will be refered to in this manual. However, there are many other commercially available
converters that can also be used.
The installation requires Brainboxes (or other) device drivers as well as the Bartington Grad-13
software. These need to be installed on a PC with a Windows OS.
Firstly install brainboxes USB to Serial software (driver for RS422 converter) before installing the
Grad 13 software.
