MI 3101 EurotestAT: Data handling
Communication
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6.7
Communication
Stored results can be transferred to a PC. A special communication program on the PC
automatically identifies the instrument and enables data transfer between the instrument
and the PC.
There are two communication interfaces available on the instrument: USB or RS 232 (for
selection see
4.4.6
).
1
1
PS/2 - RS 232 cable
minimum connections: 1 to 2, 4 to 3, 3 to 5
PS/2 for MI 3101
3
5
2
4
6
9 pin D female for PC
Figure 6.21: Interface connection for data transfer over PC COM port
How to transfer stored data:
In the MISC:
select appropriate communication interface (USB / RS 232).
RS 232
selected: connect a PC COM port to the instrument PS/2 connector using the PS/2
- RS232 serial communication cable;
USB
selected: connect a PC USB port to the instrument USB connector using the USB
interface cable.
Power
on
the PC and the instrument.
Run
the program
Eurolink.
The PC and the instrument automatically recognize each other.
The program on the PC enables the following possibilities:
Downloading data;
Clearing storage;
Changing and downloading user data;
Preparing a simple report form;
Preparing a file for exporting to a spreadsheet.
The program
Eurolink
is a PC software running on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Read the file README_EuroLink.txt on CD for
instructions about installing and running the program.
Note
:
USB drivers should be installed on PC before using the USB interface. Refer to
USB installation instructions available on installation CD.
