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The Method Editor in PSTrace can be used to define a method (set of measurement
parameters).
Figure 11 - Method Editor in PSTrace
When being connected to the EmStat4M, the Method Editor will automatically validate the
parameters with the EmStat4M hardware any time a parameter is changed. Pressing the button
“Show MethodSCRIPT” opens a window
that contains the MethodSCRIPT which is generated
for the method. See next section for more information about MethodSCRIPT.
The EmStat4M USB connection with Windows uses the USB CDC device class, which emulates
a RS-
232 “Serial port” for ease of use. This class can be used without drivers in most operating
systems, the device will show up as a “Serial port”.
Starting from Windows 10, the EmStat4M is supported without having to install drivers. The
PalmSens USB drivers can be used to ensure the devices are named “EmStat4”, rather than the
generic “USB Serial Device”. This driver is automatically installed during the installation of
PSTrace.
The Micro USB connector on the development board is implemented using an FTDI USB to
serial converter. A USB driver is needed for this converter. However, most operating systems will
install this driver automatically. If this is not the case, the drivers can be found
