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Programming the Echo
®
Wireless Vibration Sensor
Programming
The Echo
®
Wireless Vibration Sensor can be programmed with a computer running the
Echo
®
Monitoring Software through a serial port. While this is a serial port in the sensor,
a micro USB connector is used in order to fit into the small space. A special (optional)
Echo
®
Programming Cable, Model 070A87, is required.
Note
: If your computer is not equipped with a serial port, a USB to RS232 adaptor can be
used. These are readily available from computer electronics vendors.
Connect the Echo® Programming Cable
In general, the Echo® Programming Cable should be connected to the computer’s serial
port prior to connecting it to the sensor. When prompted by the Echo® Monitoring
Software to connect to the Echo® device (instructions below) use the following
procedure. Unscrew and remove the cap to expose the micro USB port inside the sensor,
see photos below. Carefully attach the programming cable to the sensor port (use a USB
to RS232 adaptor if necessary). If the Programming Cable is connected to the computer’s
serial port, the LED will blink 5 times indicating that it is connected and ready to
communicate.
