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15 PC Software
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IDA - 3106 Narda
15.1 PC software versions and functions
The PC software IDA Tools is free and is included with the IDA - 3106.
It contains the following functions:
• Download measurement data to the PC
• Download screenshots and demodulation recordings to the PC
• Create antenna, cable, and external device configurations as well as
multi-channel tables and measurement routines
• Transfer instrument configurations
• Activate options and update the device software (firmware)
NOTE:
The IDA Tools CD additionally includes the latest information (ReadMe), pdf
documents (operating manuals, command references) and further auxiliary
applications.
15.2 Connecting the device to a PC
The device is configured for communication using the USB interface by
default. A suitable cable is included with the device. The IDA Tools PC
software does not support an Ethernet connection.
The IDA operates as a USB slave and can be controlled from a USB host
(PC) by means of the PC software.

You have installed the IDA Tools PC software on your PC.
1.
Connect the IDA - 3106 and the PC together using the USB cable
supplied.
2.
Start the IDA Tools PC software.

The device is detected automatically.
3.
If the interface configuration has been changed, set the appropriate
interface on the IDA - 3106:
– Open the
Settings
menu (Main Menu • Settings), select the
Remote Interface
command and press
OK to confirm.
– Use the rotary control knob to select
USB
and press the
OK
key to
confirm the setting.
– or –
– Reset the settings using
Main Menu • Settings • Reset Settings
.
 Further information on connecting the IDA - 3106 to the PC is found under
Connecting to the PC
on page 240.