BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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Bartsoft searches automatically for any MS3/MS2 devices as it starts up. If found, the LED on the
MS3 will flash green. On Bartsoft, the status window will turn green (refer to Bartsoft Operation
manual for details). In
Meters
, the option “
Multi-susceptibility Meter via USB
” will appear if an
MS3 is detected.
A search can be forced by clicking on
Meters -> Find Meters
.
If an MS3 is still not recognised, in Bartsoft click on
Meters
→
Search Options
, and make sure
that the
search for MS3
box is ticked.
If it is not recognised, check that the drivers are installed properly, and update the drivers as
outlined in
Device drivers
.
During this time Bartsoft will display a red square at the bottom right of the window, along with
the message ‘
no meter detected
’.
Note:
In the event drivers do not install properly, refer to
Troubleshooting
.
8.2. Using an RS-232 Cable Connection
This is used if measurements are taken using software programs which only recognise serial
communication, such as AMS Winbar or GeoLabsoft for the MS2 Susceptibility/Temperature
systems. The special RS-232 cable (supplied) is used to connect the MS3 meter to the serial
port of the computer. A USB-to-serial adaptor cable can also be used when no RS232 port is
available.
The MS3 mimics the MS2 communication protocol and also offers A, B or C settings as on the
MS2 Meter. The appropriate protocol is selected through Bartsoft with the MS3 connected
to the PC via USB. The protocol for data transmission is set in
Bartsoft
→
Meters
→
Multi-
susceptibility USB meter
→
RS232 setting
.
•
Click on
RS-232 settings
, and depending on the system being used select:
•
A.
Standard operation 1200 bps with a 7 bit word (however, this will not work when
using Bartsoft).
•
B.
Operation 1200 bps with an 8 bit word (for the MS2 Susceptibility/Temperature
system).
•
C.
Operation at 9600 bps with an 8-bit word (for special applications).
8.2.1. Using MS3 with the MS2 Susceptibility/Temperature (X/T) System
In order to use the MS3 with the MS2 X/T (susceptibility/temperature) system, the MS3 must
have its serial communication setup to B (see
Using an RS-232 Cable Connection
above).
