MI 3109 EurotestPV Lite
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6.6 Communication
There are two communication interfaces available on the instrument: USB or RS 232.
With the optional Bluetooth dongle A 1436 the instrument can communicate via
Bluetooth too.
6.6.1 USB and RS232 communication
The instrument automatically selects the communication mode according to detected
interface. USB interface has priority.
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Figure 6.14: Interface connection for data transfer over PC COM port
How to configure a USB link between instrument and PC
Connect a PC USB port to the instrument USB connector using the USB
interface cable.
Switch
on
the PC and the instrument.
Run
the
EurolinkPRO
program
.
The PC and the instrument will automatically recognize each other.
The instrument is prepared to communicate with the PC.
How to configure a RS232 link between instrument and PC
Connect a PC COM port to the instrument PS/2 connector using the PS/2 -
RS232 serial communication cable;
Switch
on
the PC and the instrument.
Set communication settings to RS232.
Run
the
EurolinkPRO
program
.
Set COM port and baud rate.
The instrument is prepared to communicate with the PC.
The program
EurolinkPRO
is a PC software running on Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Read the file README_EuroLink.txt on CD
for instructions about installing and running the program.
Notes
:
USB drivers should be installed on PC before using the USB interface. Refer to
USB installation instructions available on installation CD.
The RS232 port supports other services too (for example upgrading the
instrument, connections of sensors, adapters, etc.