Kamstrup MULTICAL 401, Technical Description

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MULTICAL
®
401
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14 METERTOOL for MULTICAL
®
401
14.1 Introduction
METERTOOL for MULTICAL
®
401 type 66-99-702 is a Windows based software, which can be installed on a PC and
used to program, test and verify the heat meter.
METERTOOL is developed with a view to offering distributors, utilities, and laboratories a simple and effective
access to programming, testing, adjusting, and verifying the heat meter.
Reading of data from the meter can be made by means of METERTOOL for LogView type 66-99-703. Data can be
seen in section 12.3
Data strings . The LogView program will present data with units and decimals according to
the coding of the meter.
14.1.1 PC and printer requirements
METERTOOL is suitable for installation under Windows 98/NT/2000/XP on Pentium based PC’s with min. 16 MB
RAM, 20 MB free hard disk and VGA monitor min. 640 x 480. Recommended 800 x 600 or higher.
In order to be able to install the program, the PC must be equipped with a CD drive.
To program MULTICAL
®
401 a serial data connection (COM-port) between the calculator and PC is used.
An IR head 66-99-102 can be used for configuration.
If verification equipment type 66-99-385 is used both programming and verification can be made.
With all types of connection the program can be set up to use the PC’s COM 1…8.
The program can also be used for printing lables for MULTICAL
®
401. The printer must be compatible with
Windows and be suitable for printing small self-adhesive label sheets.
The printer is connected to the computer’s parallel port, LPT1.
Kamstrup A/S recommends a laser printer, but other printer types can also be used.
Sheets with original self-adhesive lables, type 2007-084, can be ordered from Kamstrup A/S.
14.1.2 Installation of software
Please check if the computer has min. 20 MB free space on the hard disk, e.g. by means of Windows File
Manager. Close all active Windows programs before installing the program.
Insert the CD in the drive and follow the program’s instructions as they appear on your screen.
When the installation is completed, the icon “METERTOOL” will appear in the start menu. Double click on the new
icon “METERTOOL” to start the program.
Please note: If the right printer driver is not installed, the program will not be able to print label or certificate.
14.1.3 Connecting MULTICAL
®
401 to PC
The calculator is programmed by serial data transmission between the calculator and the computer. Data can be
transmitted by means of an optical IR head type 66-99-102 or verification equipment, e.g. type 66-99-385. Data
cable type 66-99-108 can also be used in laboratories, where it is permitted to break the verification seal.
14.1.4 Optical IR head type 66-99-102
The optical head is placed between the two pins on the front of the calculator where
it is held in place by means of a magnet. The IR head cable must always point
downwards ±20°. The optical IR head MUST NOT be used or stored near diskettes
or computers as the magnet can damage the data. Always cover the magnet with
the protection plate when it is not in use.
The optical head combined with a lap-top computer is the ideal way to program the
meter. E.g. new tariff limits can be programmed quickly and simply on site without
removing the energy meter. If MULTICAL
®
401 is furnished with a plug-in
communication module, e.g. M-Bus, programming via the optical head may be non-
functional. In these cases, we would recommend that you use the verification
equipment.
If the computer has a 25-pole COM plug, a 9M/25F adapter, type 66-99-120 must
be used. For computers with a USB port, Kamstrup can supply a USB/COM
converter.
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