4.1
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SECTION 4
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
This section describes the use of the Configuration application. This software
communicates with the Model 225 and allows changes to the settings and features
available. Not all the feature choices are available through the menu screen on the
Model 225. This software permits changes to these items. The features available
only with this software include:
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Password setup
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User text message on printouts
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Display format (CTU or slope)
The Configuration application also makes management of the 225 much easier.
For example, most modern Windows operating systems now synchronize the PC
clock with a NIST traceable clock source. The Configuration application, with the
push of a button, can then synchronize the Model 225 clock (optional feature) with
the PC clock.
The installation and setup of the Configuration application and the connection to
the PC is discussed in section 2.6. Install the software and connect the Model 225
to the PC using your preferred method; USB or RS232.
Turn on the Model 225 and allow it to come to the “WAIT” or “Ready To Test”
mode. Start the Configuration application. Note the communications channel
number in the status bar at the bottom-left of the dialog. It should increment from 1
to 8 checking each channel to see if it can location the Model 225. The scanning
will stop, and full control of the 225 will begin once it is found.
NOTE
During chocolate testing or when using the menu mode of
the unit, the PC is not allowed to communicate. The
Configuration application will discover that there is no one to
talk to and will start to scan for the Model 225. When the 225
is again ready to accept communications, the application will
discover it
The controls and buttons of the Configuration application are grayed-out until full
communication is established. If you experience trouble making the connection to
the Model 225, please contact TRICOR Systems for assistance.
