CountWin Software Option
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Turn the HandiLaz “Enable Printer” switch ON.
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Confirm a baud rate of 9600 on HandiLaz. 9600 is used because this is the
default for CountWin.
If a different baud rate is desired, consult the printer manual.
CountWin Software Option
CountWin is a Windows® application that allows importing data from an
HandiLaz counter’s results buffer into a personal computer. This information is
displayed as a tree of measurements. Each measurement contains one or more
groups or locations. Each group/location contains one or more samples and each
sample contains one or more size band values. Using this display is similar to
using Windows File Manager or Explorer.
Clicking on an item shows an associated data summary. For groups and
locations this is the mean of the samples. When used for measurements this
summary can be a classification. For sample results, this is the size band data.
CountWin can perform ISO 14644, BS5295 and Federal Standard 209E
classifications on suitable data sets from the particle counter. This occurs
automatically upon reading the data.
CountWin can automatically export the results in a form suitable for importing
into a spreadsheet application. “.CSV” files will open in EXCEL.
CountWin can print a simple summary report.
Installing CountWin
Minimum PC requirements to run CountWin are the following:
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an IBM PC 486 or greater
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4 MB RAM
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Windows 95, Windows 3.11 and Windows for Workgroups.
Prior to installation, it is recommended to close down all applications. Insert the
CountWin disk into drive A. Using the start button, select run and type
a:\setup.exe
. The setup program will then step through the installation process.
An icon is created in the PMS group which can be opened on the desktop if
desired.
Connecting the PC to the HandiLaz
De-energize the HandiLaz before plugging it into the PC. Use the PC cable
(PMS part CD31). When connecting, ensure that the connectors are firmly
plugged into the HandiLaz and the PC. Screw down the PC connection.
Ensuring that the PC is on, switch on the HandiLaz and begin the transfer.
