Cimel CE318-T, User Manual

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CE318-T Photometer
User Operation Manual
Revision V4.10 October 2021
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2.3. Communication protocol installation and setup
The photometer supports several communication media.
The USB and the RS232 can be used for local data retrievals, parameter settings and
instrument firmware updates. The RS232 is optically isolated and can be used as a
permanent connection. The USB connection has to be used only as a temporary
connection.
GPRS FTP can be used to upload data to a server.
Satellite transmission can be used to transfer data from isolated sites. In that case, the
user needs to get an account from the satellite manager.
RS232 communication
To transfer the data from the CU to a PC via a RS232 link, then follow the steps
described below.
2.3.1.1. Software configuration
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Plug the RS232 link to the dedicated PC (already done in installation part)
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Install PhotoGetData on the computer
The software is provided on the USB stick sent with the instrument and can be
downloaded on Cimel website.
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Launch PhotoGetData.
In the tools
→
configuration menu:
In the communication tab :
→
Choose Serial in the communication type and choose the Port COM associated to
the photometer.
Note: USB should be used only for punctual data transfer. The backup on the SD card
can’t be done when the USB link is plugged.
In the data tab :
→
Tick enable the creation of automatic recording, create K8 and/or create ASCII