BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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19.1. Installing the Grad601 Datalog Software
The firmware version used by the unit is displayed at start-up.
Firmware version used
Software version to use
Version 7.4
Version 3.16
Version 6.6
Version 3.16
Version 6.3
Version 3.13
Place the CDROM in the CDROM reader. The program installation should start automatically. If it
does not, use My Computer or File Manager to locate the program setup.exe on the CDROM drive
and double click on it to start. Follow the instructions given.
Note:
If a previous version of the software is installed then the software program will
uninstall it. The PC should then be restarted to install the new version.
19.2. Running the Program
1. Connect the DL601 Data Logger to an RS-232 communications port on the PC using the
9-way cable provided. Alternatively, use the USB to serial converter provided along with
appropriate installation software.
2. Switch on the data logger; it does not need to be connected to any sensors.
3. On the PC, start the program
Grad601 Datalog
.
4. Select the com port corresponding to the port on the PC to which the gradiometer is
connected. If the USB to RS-232 converter is used, go to My Computer/Control Panel/
System/Hardware/Device Manager/Ports(Com & LPT) to determine the number of the port
allocated by the computer.
5. In the Dummy Data window, set the number required to represent dummy data.
6. Note:
The default value in the incoming data stream is 32702.
7. From the main menu of the data logger, select
Output data
and press
ENTER
. The message
Waiting for PC
will appear.
8. On the PC select
START
. After a few seconds the data download will begin.
The PC screen will indicate the number of the Grid being transferred and the total number of
bytes received. Each value consists of two bytes, and the total number of bytes will be somewhat
larger than twice the total number of readings.
The data logger display will also show the number of the Grid being sent.
