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Getting Started
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Connecting to a PC
You would connect
Aurora Plus
to a PC to send test results or
protocol information to a PC file for analysis using Trend
Aurora Expert
for Windows, or to download new software
using the TrendSend File Transfer Utility.
Using the serial cable, connect
Aurora Plus
's serial port to the
serial port on the PC.
Switching Power On
If
Aurora Plus
is connected to a powered interface, it will
power up automatically.
If you are using an
Aurora Plus
with a built-in battery, slide the
CHARGE/BAT Switch, on the side of the unit, to the BAT
position to obtain power from the internal battery.
Alternatively, slide the switch to the
CHARGE position and
connect to the external power supply to charge the battery.
At power-on
Aurora Plus
performs a Self Test and displays an
opening screen. This tells you about the model, generation
and software version in use.
Press ENTER to exit the Opening screen and display the Idle
screen (the Idle screen is automatically displayed after 5
seconds have elapsed).
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