Computer Interface
The
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PC communications package includes a software CD to enable communications with
your PC. This software allows downloading of data or uploading of up to 7 custom channels.
A second CD is also supplied containing 25 commonly used custom channels that you can
upload or download to replace on your
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Requirements:
- PC running Windows 95 or higher with at least a 486/66 MHZ processor, 8 MB RAM and
- One RS232 serial port or one USB port.
Installation:
- Connect the serial cable to the rear of the instrument at COM1/PC and to an appropriate
port on your computer if available. The Com port should be configured to 38.4K BPS to
match the instrument. If an RS232 port is not available, insert the supplied Serial to USB
adapter CD into the computer disk drive and follow the installation instructions on the
computer screen to load software.
- Once the connection is made between a computer and the instrument, open appropriate
CD window and click on setup.exe file to begin loading the interface software onto your
PC. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the software loading.
- Begin by opening the interface window by clicking on the “PC Com” Icon that will be found
under Programs.
- Access the PC Com Linkup option of the instrument through the Menu Options and
activate that option.
- To complete the link between instrument and computer click on the “Connect PC Comm”
pick found in the open software window. If successful the red light will turn green and the
remaining operation picks will become active.
- You are now free to access the options that are present on the open window.
Computer Interface Options
PC Comm Connect/Disconnect
- Enables or disables communications between instrument
and PC.
Custom Channel
- Allows for uploading or removing custom channels from the instrument.
This option is covered in greater detail under Uploading and Deleting Custom Channels.
View Calibration
- Reveals last calibration record and result.
Download All Reading Log
- Downloads complete reading log, 1000 line items, from
instrument to a file for later use. Also deletes the internal reading log once download is
complete.
Download Last Reading Log
- Similar to Above but will only download readings that exist
within memory. For example, if only 20 readings have been taken since the last download and
deletion of the reading log, only those 20 readings will be downloaded. The internal file will still
be cleared once this process is complete.
Delete Reading Log
- Deletes the internal reading log.
Print Reading Log
- Enables the reading log to print as long as the optional printer is
connected.
CALIBRATE, READ, MENU BUTTONS
- These can be used as they would directly on the
instrument.
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