Vogtlin SmartTrak 100 Series, Manual

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software driver into your computer to operate the converter (software and instructions
should come with the converter).
Your computer will assign a Comm Port number to your USB adapter, but it will probably
not be “Comm Port 1.” Use the Control Panel feature of your computer to identify which
Comm Port number has been assigned to your USB adapter.
Open “My Computer” from your desktop.
Next, open “Control Panel.”
Then, open “System.”
Click on the tab labeled “Device Manager.”
Scan down the list until you see the word “Ports,” then right double-click to examine the
available Com Ports. Record the number(s). You will need to enter this number or one of
these numbers to communicate with your SmartTrak instrument.
If you plan to control more than one SmartTrak instrument from your
computer…
If your computer has a number of serial ports equal to the number of instruments you wish
to operate, simply plug each instrument into a separate serial port as directed above in “If
your Computer has a Serial Port…”
If you wish to operate more instruments than your computer has serial ports, you will
usually have to use USB ports instead. If the number of USB ports in your computer
equals the number of instruments, then purchase one serial to USB converter per
SmartTrak and follow the instructions above. If you have more instruments than ports,
you will need to acquire an edge port device (converts one USB port into several serial
ports) or a USB hub (converts one USB port into many USB ports). Once you have
attached the necessary device and loaded the proper drivers, connect your SmartTrak
instruments to the serial or USB ports as outlined in the sections above. Open a separate
software window for each meter and you can monitor all of them at one time.
If connecting your computer to the SmartTrak creates any confusion, please contact
Vögtlin Instruments or your IT person for assistance.
Running the SmartTrak Software
Locate the file named “SmartTrak” and open it. You will see the following screen: This is
the main data screen. First, you must select the proper comport.