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6.3 Downloading Data to a Computer
V-3000 Data Management Software for Data Exchange (Catalog Number A-0301) is available for easy data
downloading and manipulation. However, without the additional software, data can also be sent to a terminal
emulator program and then exported to a spreadsheet or database software application.
To download data without the V-3000 PC Software:
NOTE
: These instructions are specific to the terminal emulator program HyperTerminal.
1. Create and save a text file (*.txt) to receive the V-3000 logged data. Close this file.
2. With the V-3000 power off, connect the V-3000 to a computer using the supplied PC interface cable.
3. Turn the meter on by pressing the
ON/OFF
key.
4. Press the
MENU
key. The Configuration menu is opened.
5. Use the
•
or
–
keys to highlight System. Press
START/ENTER
. The System menu is opened.
6. Use the
•
or
–
keys to highlight Measured value memory. Press
START/ENTER
.
7. Open HyperTerminal by going to the Start button on your computer, then clicking on Programs/
Accessories/Communications/HyperTerminal.
8. A “New Connection” window will open. Enter a name for the terminal program, for example “V3000".
Select an icon to represent the terminal program.
9. A “Connect To” window will open. Select the Com (serial) port to which V-3000 is connected.
10. Enter the port transmission settings:
Baud Rate:
1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600
Data Bits:
8
Parity:
None
Stop Bit:
1
Start Bit:
1
Flow Control:
Hardware
NOTE
: The baud rate selected in Hyper Terminal must match the V-3000 baud rate. V-3000 baud rate is set in
the Configuration/System/Interface/Baud rate menu.
11. From the HyperTerminal menu, select Transfer. Click on Capture Text. Enter the path and name of the
file created in Step 1. Click on Start.
12. Make sure that the desired V-3000 output format has been chosen (See Section 6.1).
13.
To download individual readings
: Use the
•
or
–
keys to highlight Display. Press
START/ENTER
.
Readings will display one at a time. Use
•
or
–
keys to scroll. Press
PRT
key to download individual
readings in selected output format.
To download entire datasets
: Use the
•
or
–
keys to highlight RS232 download. Press
START/ENTER
. This will download entire data sets in the selected output format according to the filter
criteria that has been set (See Section 5.3).
14. Downloaded readings should appear in the Hyper Terminal window. Once transmission is complete,
click on Transfer/Capture Text and select Stop. Exit the HyperTerminal program and disconnect the V-
3000 from the computer.
15. The text file, which captured the V-3000 data, can now be opened in the appropriate software
application. Data may be reformatted as needed for spreadsheet or database manipulation.
6.4 Uploading Program Revisions
The V-3000 program version can be updated by visiting the CHEMetrics website, www.chemetrics.com and
clicking on V-3000 Method Update under the Support tab. The CHEMetrics website will inform customers
when new programs are available or existing programs have been updated. Also, product specific test kit
labels will alert the user about program updates as they occur. To ensure that the most current calibrations
are being used, it is recommended that every V-3000 user check the CHEMetrics website frequently.
To determine what firmware version is currently on your V-3000, turn the photometer on. Press the Menu
key and select “Info”. The info screen displays Software version and Program version (as well as Serial
number and main PC board identification).
