Data Harvest The FlowGo, Instructions Manual

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The FlowGo Interface DO96 (4)
What you need for computer control
FlowGo is a control interface. An interface is the link between the computer and the
electrical components on a model. It provides power for the electrical components
and also acts as a buffer between the components and the computer. In order to use
a computer to control these components you use control software i.e.
Go
.
You will need:
•
A computer with an available USB port
•
The
Go
control software*
•
The FlowGo interface (supplied)
•
A USB connection cable (supplied)
•
A power source – either use:
•
The mains power supply (supplied) or
•
4 x size ‘C’ or ‘D’ 1.5V batteries in a 4-cell battery holder (connect via the
supplied battery snap connector).
•
Electrical components to control e.g. on a model.
* FlowGo can also be used with Flowol (V 2.90 or above), Junior Control Insight (V 2.5 or
above) and Control Insight (V 2.5 or above).
Setting up for the first time
Turn on your computer.
Step 1
If
Go
is not already on your computer, install the
Go
software. For details of how to
install and operate
Go ,
please refer to the
Go
software user guide.
Notes:
•
Make sure that FlowGo is
not connected
to the USB port during installation
.
•
The USB drivers for FlowGo will install to your hard drive during the installation of
Go
•
After
Go
has been installed restart your computer before connecting FlowGo.
Step 2
•
Connect the power supply lead into the socket on the back of FlowGo and plug
into the mains supply. The green power indicator will light to show it is powered.
Note:
If th e green LED flashes, press the GO button once so it is lit solidly.
Step 3
The first time a FlowGo interface is connected to the USB port on a computer, the
USB drivers will need to install.
•
Connect FlowGo to the USB port on your computer (insert the square-end plug of
the USB cable to the USB socket at the rear of FlowGo and the flat USB
connector to the USB port on your computer).
•
Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the FlowGo drivers.
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