Gill Instruments Ltd
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MaxiMet
Page 55
Issue 3
Doc. No. 1957-PS-021
May 2018
6.2.
Configuring MaxiMet with MetSet
Install MetSet software (V2.12.01 or higher) on to a PC from the supplied CD or download MetSet from the
Gill website at:
http://gillinstruments.com/main/software.html
Before you use MetSet check that MaxiMet is correctly connected to a serial COM port or USB COM port
on your PC (maximum COM port number accepted by MetSet is 50).
The optional Gill 1.8m, RS232 to USB cable (Gill Part No. 1957-10-065) can be used to power and provide a
suitable communication link for configuring a MaxiMet unit.
Notes: MetSet is compatible with RS232 and RS422 connected units with ASCII and NMEA outputs only.
Use Safe Mode if connected to units set for SDI-12 or Modbus outputs to read/change settings.
The availability of certain functions and parameters illustrated will depend on the MaxiMet model and
Options see Para 2.1.2 and for Parameter details, Para 9.1.
6.2.1 Opening MetSet
Click on the MetSet button on your PC’s desktop or choose Start > All Programs > MetSet > MetSet
The MetSet Control Centre window is displayed. If you have more than one MaxiMet connected to your PC,
MetSet, by default, selects the first device detected.
For most applications it is recommended to click on the MetSet Connect and Read button.
MetSet interrogates the MaxiMet and returns a summary of the device settings. Depending on the
MaxiMet sensor connected only settings and parameters appropriate to the connected MaxiMet unit will
be shown.
Note:
MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a Session Report File that can be
accessed from the following destination: C:\GillAppsData\Metset\SessionReports.
Disconnect MaxiMet and
create MaxiMet device
settings using MetSet
Offline
MetSet supported products list
Not Used
Connect the MaxiMet
output to MetSet
without reading its
configuration settings
Connect the MaxiMet
output to MetSet and
read its configuration
settings
Figure 1 - Opening MetSet Screen
