Eutech Instruments CyberScan CON 1500 User Manual

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CyberComm Pro 2.4

Data Acquisition Software

Installation & User Guide

CyberScan CON 1500

Bench Conductivity, Resistivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Meter

68X292340

Rev.1 01/04

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PREFACE

Thank you for selecting the CyberScan CON 1500 bench top meter. This meter comes with the CyberComm Pro DAS 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 Pro 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 Pro software along with CyberScan CON 1500 Bench meter only. If there are doubts in the use of the software, please do not hesitate to contact Technical Support at techsupport@eutechinst.com or call us at (65) 6778-6876 for assistance.

CyberComm Pro software is FREE for all customers who have purchased our bench meters. Please download the latest CyberComm Pro 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 © 2003 All rights reserved

Eutech Instruments Pte. Ltd.

Rev. 1 01/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Data Acquisition in Windows Version

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1.1

The CyberComm DAS Package

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1.2

System Requirements

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1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters

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2 Installation of CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS)

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2.1

Loading of CD-ROM

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2.2

User Name and Organisation Entry

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2.3

Splash Screen

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3 Cybercomm Pro Main Menu

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3.1

Communication Settings (File)

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3.2

Data Log Options (File)

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3.3

Connect to Meter (File)

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4 Main Window (After connecting Meter to Computer)

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4.1

CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help)

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4.1.1

File Options (File)

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4.1.2 About CyberComm Pro (Help)

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4.2

Sub menus & Function Icons on the CyberComm Program

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4.2.1

Function Icons

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4.2.2

Measurement Mode

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4.2.3

Show Cursor

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4.2.4

Information

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4.2.5

Data Reading

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4.2.6

Temperature Reading

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4.2.7 Mode Drop down Menu

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4.2.8 Store, Recall & Clear Memory

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4.3

To quit CyberComm Program

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Retrieve Recorded Data

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Export Data Readings

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6.1

Steps to export data readings from CyberComm Professional:

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6.2

Paste data in Microsoft Word©

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6.3

Paste data in Microsoft Excel© , WordPad and Notepad

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Print Readings

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7.1

Printing using a serial printer

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7.2

Setting Up the Printer

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7.3

Connecting the Cable to the Computer

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1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION

1.1The CyberComm DAS Package

The CyberComm 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 Pro is only able to run on Windows© Operating System (refer to 1.2 System Requirements for details). Communication between 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.

© Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

1.2System Requirements

To run the CyberComm Pro DAS software, the following items are required:

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IBM Compatible PC Pentium and above

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Windows Operating Systems 95 and above

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VGA/SVGA Monitor

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RS232C Serial Communication Cable

 

 

1.2.1Setting 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.

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2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM DATA ACQUISITION SOFTWARE (DAS)

2.1Loading of CD-ROM

See Figure 1.

Before running the program, check that the CyberScan CON 1500 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.

Figure 1: CyberComm Pro Installation/ Welcome Screen

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2.2User Name and Organisation Entry

The CyberComm program (as below) prompts you to enter the name of the user and organization.

Figure 2: CyberComm Pro Installation/ User Information

See Figure 2.

Follow the instruction in the subsequent menu for your desired location of this file to be saved. Make relevant changes until the setup is completed (shown below). Click on the Finish button.

Figure 3: CyberComm Pro Installation/ Setup Complete

See Figure 3.

“Launch the program file” if you wish to use it instantaneously. Note: The file is now stored in your designated hard-disk location. Create a shortcut of this file later if you wish.

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2.3Splash Screen

See Figure 4.

Upon clicking the Finish button, a splash screen pops up (shown below). The meter’s communication protocol setting i.e. baud rate, parity and stop bits must be properly set before you power the meter on. DO NOT press any key on the meter while the program is running.

Go to the URL stated to download the latest FREE version of the CyberComm Pro software.

Figure 4: Start up Menu

Click OK to go to the following CyberComm Pro Main Menu.

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3 CYBERCOMM PRO MAIN MENU

Figure 5: CyberComm Main Menu

See Figure 5. Select Communications Settings and set the appropriate requirements before connecting the meter.

3.1Communication Settings (File)

See Figure 6.

To make changes, use the drop-down menu of each parameter to set to desired values to match the meter’s settings. After selecting proper communication parameters, select OK button to proceed. Otherwise click CANCEL if no change is made. To restore to factory default settings, click onto the Restore Defaults.

Figure 6: Communications Settings

a) Connect Using

Select COM Port from the drop down menu;

b) Baud Rate

Select Baud Rate from the drop down menu.

1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending on port connected to meter.

4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

c) Parity

Select Parity from the drop down menu: None (0), Odd (1) or Even (2).

d) Stop Bits

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

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