Omega DFG-RSA, User Manual

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Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide
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4. Install the strain relief by pressing it into the receptacle in the DFG-RSA housing, as illustrated
below:
5. Reinstall the cover and tighten the two Phillips screws.
3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The DFG-RSA adapter is programmed by a PC running the included software utility. Communication is
achieved through an Omega indicator and a USB or RS-232 connection.
3.1 Computer requirements
A PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 minimum, is
required to run the software. An RS-232C serial port or USB port (virtual COM port) is required to
communicate with the indicator. A CD-ROM drive is needed for software installation. If USB
communication is required, be sure to install the appropriate USB driver. A USB driver and user’s guide
are provided in the contents of the
Resource CD.
3.2 Installation instructions
Installing from a CD
Insert the CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If AutoRun is enabled on the computer, the
setup program will run automatically. If not, the setup program may be run manually. Click the
START button on the Windows task bar, select “Run…”, type “D:setup” in the dialog box and
press ENTER . Alternately, using My Computer or Windows Explorer , navigate to the CD-ROM
drive and double-click the file “setup.exe”. Follow the prompts on the screen to install the
software.
Installing from the website
If downloading from the website, it is important to unzip/extract the files first, and then run the file
“setup.exe”. Follow the prompts on the screen to install the software.
3.3 Running the software
When the installation is complete, the program can be found in:
Programs > Omega Software > DFG-RSA Adapter Configuration