Data Harvest The FlowGo, Instructions Manual

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The FlowGo Interface DO96 (4)
For example: Only the variables
x
&
y
can be downloaded and run from FlowGo
while it is disconnected from the computer. If ‘Limit to Download’ is ticked then only
the x and y variables will be made available.
Downloading a Go program to FlowGo
Use
Go
to write your control program in the usual manner - for more details see the
Go
software user guide supplied with the
Go
software. Once the control program has
been written, it can be downloaded into FlowGo as follows:
•
Check that FlowGo is connected & powered. If the green power indicator (next to
the GO button) is flashing, press the GO button once so it stays lit solidly.
•
Ensure that a connection is established between FlowGo and the
Go
software (the Connect/Disconnect icon should show Disconnect).
•
Ensure your control program is not being run (the Start/Stop icon
should show the green arrow).
To check your control program for suitability prior to download:
1. Select the Download icon from the toolbar.
2. Click on the
Test compile
button.
3. If the status shows as compiled OK then the program is suitable
for download.
Note:
When you test compile or compile and
download your program the memory used
indicator will show an approximation of the
amount of memory used
•
To download the program:
1. Select the Download icon from the toolbar.
2. Click on the
Compile and download program
button.
3. A progress indicator will show the program being
compiled into ‘machine code’ and downloaded.
4. When the status shows as ‘Download complete’ click on Exit.
5. Click on the Disconnect icon and unplug FlowGo from the computer.
Running the Go program while disconnected from the computer
•
Attach a power source (mains adapter or battery) to the FlowGo interface.
•
Press the GO button on FlowGo to run the program
the green LED will flash while the program is running.
When the program has finished running, the green LED will return to being lit solidly.
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