Eutech Instruments CYBERCOMM 5000 User Manual

CyberComm 5000 Version 1.0.0

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Data Acquisition Software

Installation & User Guide

CyberScan pH 5000/ 5500
CyberScan PC 5000/ 5500

CyberScan DO 5000/ PCD 5500

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Rev. 1 10/03

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PREFACE

Thank you for selecting a CyberScan Series 5000 touch screen meter. This meter comes with the
CyberComm 5000 Data Acquisition Software which allows you easy access and communication via a
computer with connection to the meter.

The instruction manual serves to explain the use of the CyberComm 5000 step-by-step installation and user
guide to help you familiarize with the software’s features and functions. It is structured sequentially with
illustration of active software screens and diagrams that explains the various functions and menus available.

This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications and uses of the CyberComm 5000 software
along with CyberScan Series 5000 bench meters only. If there are doubts in the use of the software, please
do not hesitate to contact Technical Support at [e-mail]
assistance.

CyberComm 5000 software update is available to all customers who have purchased the Series 5000
meters. Please download the latest CyberComm 5000 version via our website at

www.eutechinst.com/cybercomm-software.htm

Eutech Instruments reserves the rights to change, make improvement and modify specifications without prior
notice and cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to the instrument caused by improper
use.

Copyright

Eutech Instruments Pte. Ltd.

Rev 1, 10/03.

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2003 All rights reserved.

or call us at (65) 6778-6876 for

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION 4

1.1 The CyberComm 5000 Data Acquisition Software 4

1.2 System Requirements 4

1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters 4

2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM 5000 5

2.1 Loading of CD-ROM 5

2.2 User Name and Organisation Entry 6

2.3 Choose Destination Location 6

2.4 Setup Type 7

2.5 Select Program Folder 7

2.6 Start Copying Files 8

2.7 Setup Completion 8

3 GETTING STARTED 9

3.1 Welcome Screen 9

3.2 Print Configuration 10

3.3 Confirmation Prompt 11

3.4 File Options 12

3.5 Data File Information 13

3.6 Mode Selection 14

4 METER CONNECTED (SINGLE CHANNEL) 15
5 EXPORT DISSOLVED OXYGEN MEASUREMENT RESULTS
(FOR CYBERSCAN DO 5000 & PCD 5500 ONLY) 17

5.1 To export BOD Results to CyberComm 5000 17

5.2 To export OUR Results to CyberComm 5000 20

5.3 To export SOUR Results to CyberComm 5000 22

6 MENU BAR 24

6.1 Data Results Recording 25

7 COPY & PRINT PLOTS 26

7.1 Copy Plot 26

7.2 Print Plot 27

8 METER CONNECTED (DUAL CHANNEL) 28

8.1 Channel Configuration (For Dual Channel meters only) 28

8.2 Functions from Menu Bar 28

8.3 Data Results Recording 29

8.4 Copy & Print Plot 30

9 MEASUREMENT MODE OVERVIEW 31
10 RETRIEVE SAVED DATA 32

10.1 Display data in Notepad program 32

10.2 Import Data Readings into Microsoft Excel© 33

10.2.1 Steps to import data readings from a Microsoft Excel © worksheet: 33

10.2.2 Text Import Wizard- Step 1 of 3 34

10.2.3 Text Import Wizard- Step 2 of 3 35

10.2.4 Text Import Wizard- Step 3 of 3 36

11 ERROR MESSAGES AND PROMPTS 38

11.1 Communication Error 38

11.2 Print Configuration Settings Error 38

11.3 No Model Detected 38

11.4 Save Settings 38

12 PRINT READINGS 39

12.1 Printing using a serial printer 39

12.2 Setting Up the Printer 39

12.3 Connecting the Cable to the Computer 39

1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION

1.1 The CyberComm 5000 Data Acquisition Software

The CyberComm 5000 Data Acquisition Software (DAS) package is a user-friendly data acquisition package
that provides a convenient way to capture data for future analysis. This CyberComm 5000 is only able to run
on Windows
your meter and PC is bi-directional as the meter functions can be remotely controlled by the DAS. Data type
stored is in the ASCII format.

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Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

1.2 System Requirements

To run the CyberComm 5000 Data Acquisition Software, the following items are required:

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Operating System (refer to 1.2 System Requirements for details). Communication between

1 IBM Compatible PC Pentium and above
2 Windows Operating Systems 95 and above
3 VGA/SVGA Monitor with minimum 800 X 600 resolution
4 RS232C Serial Communication Cable

1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters

The meter is capable of different communication configurations for baud rate, parity and stop bits. The
values chosen for these parameters of the meter must match those chosen for the computer, same goes for
the serial printer if it is connected.

2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM 5000

2.1 Loading of CD-ROM

See Figure 1.
Before running the program, check that the CyberScan Series 5000 meter is properly connected to the

computer. It is preferable to connect to either one of the COM (serial) ports available on a computer. Note
the number of the COM port that you have connected to the meter as this will be required in setting up the
CyberComm DAS later.

a) Turn on the computer (PC).
b) Insert the CD-ROM provided into a CD-ROM drive of your PC.
c) To install the DAS, use the My Computer to view the file contents in your CD_ROM drive. Locate and

click onto the SETUP file under the CyberComm directory. Double-click again on this file and the
program automatically starts installation. Alternatively you can use the Add/Remove Programs feature in
Control Panel to install the CyberComm and follow the instruction accordingly. If in doubt, please refer to
your Microsoft Operating Manual for further details.

d) See Figure 1: Main Setup, click Next to continue setup process.

Figure 1: Main Setup

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2.2 User Name and Organisation Entry

The CyberComm program (as below) prompts you to enter the name of the user and organization. See
Figure 2: User Information.

a) Key in the information in the respective fields.
b) Click Next to continue setup process. Click Back make changes to previous setup option.

Figure 2: User Information

2.3 Choose Destination Location

This setup option will install the CyberComm 5000 after the destination location is selected. See Figure 3:
Choose Destination Location.

a) Click Browse to select destination location.
b) Click Next to continue setup process. Click Back make changes to previous setup option.

Figure 3: Choose Destination Location

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2.4 Setup Type

Select the setup type of the CyberComm 5000 preferred. Default is set as Typical. The destination directory
for the software to be located must be specified as well. See Figure 4: Setup Type.

a) Select Typical from the list of setup types.
b) Click Browse to select destination location.
c) Click Next to continue setup process. Click Back make change s to previous setup option.

Figure 4: Setup Type

2.5 Select Program Folder

Choose to have a new Program Folder or select one from the list of existing folders in which the CyberComm
5000 is to be located. Default is set as CyberComm 5000 to be named as a new Program Folder. See Figure
5: Select Program Folder.

a) Select to create a New Folder (e.g.: CyberComm 5000) or utilise an existing folder.
b) Click Next to continue setup process. Click Back make changes to previous setup option.

Figure 5: Select Program Folder

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2.6 Start Copying Files

This setup option displays the current settings selected in the previous setup options. See Figure 6: Start
Copying Files.

a) Click Next to continue setup process. Click Back make changes to previous setup option. Click Cancel

to terminate setup process.

Figure 6: Start Copying Files

2.7 Setup Completion

“Launch the program file” if you wish to use it instantaneously. Note: The file is now stored in your
designated hard-disk location. A shortcut of CyberComm 5000 will be created automatically on your desktop
upon setup completion. See Figure 7: Setup Complete.

a) Select to launch program file: CyberComm 5000.
b) Click Finish to complete setup process.

Figure 7: Setup Complete

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3 GETTING STARTED

3.1 Welcome Screen

See Figure 8: Welcome Screen.
a) Click OK after assessing the information provided.

Figure 8: Welcome Screen

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3.2 Print Configuration

See Figure 9: Print Configuration Setup.
Set the appropriate requirements for Print Configuration before connecting the meter.

Figure 9: Print Configuration Setup

Print Configuration Option Description

Communication Port

Connect using the preferred connection port
from the drop down menu; 1 or 2. Default is 1.

Baud Rate

Select preferred baud rate from the drop down
menu: 9600, 19200 and 38400. Default is

19200.

Number of Bits

Stop Bits

Select preferred Stop Bits from the drop down
menu; 7 or 8. Default is 8.

Select preferred Stop Bits from the drop down
menu; 1 or 2. Default is 1.

Parity

Select preferred parity from the drop down
menu: None (0), Odd (1) or Even (2). Default is
None (0).

Serial Output mode

Software default is set at DATA. Ensure meter
serial output mode is set at DATA.

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3.3 Confirmation Prompt

This Dialog box appears if from second DAS operation onwards, prompting user to overwrite on saved
measurement data or create another in the destinated directory. See Figure 10; Confirmation Prompt.

a) Click NO to create new measurement data. Go to Section 3.4: File Options, Page 12.
b) Click YES if you want to overwrite current saved data. Go to Section 3.5: Data File Information, Page

13.

c) Click Cancel if you do not want data to be saved.

Figure 10; Confirmation Prompt

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3.4 File Options

Clicking NO in Section 3.3: Confirmation Prompt will bring you to the File Options Screen.

Figure 11: File Options

This screen prompts user to enter information which will be inserted to the data file for reference at the start
of every data capture. See Figure 11: File Options.

Field Description

Operator ID

Identifies the user for every measurement
being conducted.

Company

Identifies the organisation of the user.

Inst S/N

The instrument’s serial number will be
reflected in reports generated.

Comments

Will be inserted to the data file for reference
at the start of every data capture.

Save Data to File

Assign the DAS to save data in the selected
destinated directory.

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