8 Operation
8.1
Connect device to PC
1. Install the Commander support software (see
)
2. Connect the yellow and gray wires of the sensor cable to the RS-485 to USB converter cable
and plug it into your PC as illustrated in the figure below.
3. Connect a 9...28 VDC power supply to the USH-9.
4. Click on
Communication assistant
on the right-hand side of the Commander window and follow
the instructions. During this procedure the communication assistant will search for connected
devices. Upon successful completion, the new connection is added to the connections list (tab
Connections (F8)
).
5. In the
Communication
Section at the right-hand side of the Commander window select Mode
Connection
and the previously created connection from the drop-down list.
6. Click
Connect
to establish a connection with the USH-9. If the connection was successful a
green icon is displayed at the top-right corner of the Commander window.
7. Select the tab
Parameters (F2)
and click
Download parameters from device
on the left side of
the Commander window. The complete parameter list is transferred from the sensor to your
PC and displayed in the
Parameter
window.
To activate the communication between your device and the Commander software follow the steps
described in
8.2
How do I test the USH-9 indoors?
To test the USH-9 and to verify its distance/level measurements turn the device upside down so that
it is facing the ceiling of a room. Now, click the button
in the
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