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CHAPTER
4:
PC
COMMUNICATION
PM1401MA is equipped with infrared data exchange interface. The instrument’s User
Software must be installed on your PC as well as a compatible IR-adapter in order to
communicate with the instrument.
This communication allows the user to set advanced instrument parameters,
download event data stored in the instrument’s memory and perform advanced set up
operations. Please see the User Software Guide for more information and PC requirements.
To initialize the IR-communication, launch the User Software. Place the instrument
with its IR port 7-10 cm (3 to 4 inches) away from the infrared adapter and press the Light
button . The instrument will enter the data exchange mode and the “-Ir-”
message will appear on the LCD screen (see the Figure). Now the instrument
is ready for infrared data communication. For further instructions, please see
the User Software Guide.
MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
PM1401MA maintenance requires only regular inspection and battery replacement.
Most of the yet encountered problems have been reported to be because of low
battery or poor battery quality. To operate this instrument, use only fresh, high-quality
batteries. РМ1401MA requires very little energy, which means that while troubleshooting the
instrument should be allowed to stand without the battery for 1-2 minutes to allow the
internal circuits to discharge. Discharging the remaining battery power is especially important
if the user is experiencing problems with the instrument.
If any visible mechanical damages of the casing and protection glass of the LCD
indicator (dents, burrs, cracks) are identified, the operation of PM1401MA is prohibited.
