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RS232 COMMUNICATION AND DATA LOGGING
All models pH 500XY2 and mV 600XY2 are provided with an
RS232 port.
Data transmission from the instrument to the PC is possible
with the
HI 92500
Windows
®
compatible software by Hanna
Instruments.
The user-friendly
HI 92500
offers a variety of features such
as logging selected variables or plotting the recorded data.
It also has an on-line help feature to support you through-
out the operation.
HI 92500
makes it possible for you to use the powerful
means of the most diffused spreadsheet programs (Excel
©
,
Lotus 1-2-3
©
etc.). Simply run your favorite spread sheet
and open the file downloaded by
HI 92500
. It is then
possible to elaborate the data with your software (e.g.
graphics, statistical analysis).
To install
HI 92500
you need a 3.5" drive and few minutes
to follow the instructions conveniently printed on the disk’s
label.
Contact your Hanna Dealer to request a copy.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
To connect your Hanna meter to a PC use an
HI 920010
cable.
Make sure that your meter is switched off and plug the
connectors, one to the meter RS232 connector and the other
to the serial port of your PC.
If your interface does not fully comply with the RS232 stan-
dard, wiring could be different.
The GND pin of the interface connector and all the inter-
face signals are optoisolated from the ground of the
instrument, the pH electrode and the temperature sensor.
Before connecting the meter to the computer, consult the
computer manual.
These values can be changed by the user to have the analog
output matches a different pH range, for example, 4 mA =
3.00 pH and 20 mA = 5.00 pH.
To change the default values, the setup mode must be en-
tered. Setup codes for changing the analog output minimum
and maximum are 41 or 42, respectively. For the exact
procedure, refer to the setup mode section in the manual.
Note
The difference between maximum and minimum values for
the analog output must be at least 1.00 pH or 50 mV.
Note
The analog output is factory calibrated through software. The
user may also perform these calibration procedures following
the procedure at page 36. It is recommended to perform the
output calibration at least once a year.