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The receiver will install as a USB serial port adaptor and should install automatically on most
windows PC’s. If the receiver will not automatically install, drivers can be downloaded from:
Once installed, the device will scan for the paired logger, with the LED cycling from green to purple.
When the logger pack is detected, the LED will go blue. If data is being transmitted then the LED
will flash blue.
Once the device is connected, it can be communicated with as though connected with a cable.
When using DataLog Express, the Bluetooth option should be checked.
For use with hyper terminal, the connection is 57600 baud, 8 N 1.
For use with DataLog Express, select the Bluetooth Comms option which fixes the baud rate to
57600 baud, 8 N 1.
6.3. Cabled Operation
If the fastCTD is supplied with a standard logger pack, it will be also supplied with a 3m Y lead.
Connecting the Y-lead to the instrument will switch the fastCTD on, where it can be configured via
the DB9 connector attached to a PC serial port.
If the Y-lead is connected without supplying an external power source (9-30V DC), the instrument
will remain on until the battery is exhausted.