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DranTech X
TRA
User’s Guide
Interface Operation
7 Interface Operation
DranTech X
TRA
is equipped with an infrared interface for the trans-
mission of measurement data to a PC. Measured data are optically
transferred through the instrument housing by means of infrared light
to an interface adapter (accessory), which is attached to the multime-
ter. The adapter’s USB interface allows for the establishment of a con-
nection to the PC via an interface cable. Beyond this, commands and
parameters can be transmitted from the PC to the multimeter as well.
The following functions can be executed:
• Configuration and read-out of measuring parameters
• Measuring function and measuring range selection
• Start measurements
• Read out stored measured values
7.1 Activating the Interface
The interface is automatically activated for receiving operation (multi-
meter receives data from the PC) as soon as the interface is addressed
by the PC, assuming that the “irStb ” parameter has been set to “ir on ”
(see chapter 7.2), or the instrument is already switched on (the first
command wakes up the multimeter, but does not yet execute any fur-
ther commands).
The “continuous transmission” operating mode is selected manually
as described below. In this operating mode, the instrument continu-
ously transmits measurement data to the PC via the interface adapter,
which can then be displayed with the help of a terminal program.
Starting Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions
1nFo
Z
...
Z
SEnd StArt send
The symbol blinks at the display in order to indicate interface op-
eration.
Stopping Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Func-
tions
1nFo
Z
...
Z
SEnd SEnd
stop SEnd
The symbol is cleared from the display.
Automatic Activation and Deactivation of Transmission Mode
Operation
If the sampling rate is 10 seconds or longer, the display is switched off
automatically between samples in order to prolong battery service life.
The only exception is when the multimeter is set to continuous opera-
tion. As soon as an event occurs, the display is automatically switched
back on.
MEASURE
SETUP
FUNC
ENTER
FUNC
ENTER
MEASURE
SETUP
FUNC
ENTER
FUNC
ENTER
FUNC
ENTER