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TECPak
User’s Manual
Connecting to the TECPak
Arroyo Instruments carries two cable assemblies specifically designed for
connecting the
TECPak
to temperature controlled fixtures or devices. The
1260B
or
1262B TECSource Cable
(not included) is a two meter cable,
designed for use with Arroyo Instruments mounts and has DB-15 connectors on
both ends, one male and one female. The
1262B
is typically only used for
applications requiring the 4-wire RTD measurement mode.
For custom applications, a two-meter cable with a male DB-15 on one end and
stripped and tinned leads on the other is available as part number
1261B
or
1263B
.
See the manual for your fixture for additional safety and operational information.
Installing the USB Drivers
Using the
TECPak
via USB is just as simple as using the serial port. In fact, once
you have installed the USB drivers, the instrument will appear as a virtual serial
port that you can use just like a normal serial port.
To install the drivers, simply plug in the instrument to your computer. When the
Add New Hardware wizard appears, insert the CD you received with the
TECPak
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the drivers are installed, to determine the COM port number, go to
Control
Panel
and select
System
. Once the
System Properties
dialog appears, choose
the
Hardware
tab then click on the
Device Manager
button. When the
Device
Manager
appears, click on the plus sign to the left of
Ports
. The port identified
as an
USB Serial Port i
s the
TECPak
. In the event you have multiple
TECPak
instruments plugged in simultaneously, you will need to experiment to see which
instrument was assigned to which port. For example, you could change the set
point when the output was off to see which unit’s set point changed.
NOTE
Connections to the
TECPak
and the fixture must be
secure. Tighten any screws on the DB-15 connectors,
and make sure all connections are in good condition.
