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2.8.
C
OMPLETING THE COMMUNICATIONS PATH
For IDT to communicate with the logger, first select the appropriate cable and connect it
to the COMMS connector of the logger, as described in section 2.7. The USB-A end of
the programming cable should be used to connect to the IDT host by using one of the
following methods:
2.8.1.
IDT
-
USED WITH A
PC
(&
W
INDOWS
).
Prior to use, the PC should have the IDT (PC version) programming tool installed.
The USB-A end should be plugged directly into a USB-A port of the PC (or to USB-B or
USB-C port via a suitable adaptor). Refer to Figure 4.
2.8.2.
IDT
APP
-
USED WITH A
T
ABLET
(A
NDROID
)
/
USB
OPTION
Certain Android-based Tablet devices (which must have an available USB port) are able
to use this method. (For latest information about known compatible devices, contact
your HWM representative).
Prior to use, the mobile device should have the IDT app software installed.
The USB-A end should be plugged directly into a USB-A port of the tablet (or to a USB-B
or USB-C port via a suitable adaptor). Refer to Figure 5.
This connection method is only compatible with a 10-pin logger connector and using the
COM AEUSEB (USB to RS232) comms cable, or CABA2080 (USB to RS232) Y-Cable.
(Comms
via USB)
Comms interface of logger.
(Position and connector can vary).
Personal Computer
IDT (PC)
Figure 4. Connection path when using IDT with a Windows-based PC
Comms interface of logger.
(10-pin only.)
(Comms
via USB)
Tablet device
IDT (app)
Figure 5. Connection path when using IDT with an Android-based tablet (using a USB port)
