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

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Rev.1 01/04

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 [e-mail]

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
Eutech Instruments Pte. Ltd.

Rev. 1 01/04

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2003 All rights reserved

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Data Acquisition in Windows Version 1

1.1 The CyberComm DAS Package 1

1.2 System Requirements 1

1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters 1

2 Installation of CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS) 2

2.1 Loading of CD-ROM 2

2.2 User Name and Organisation Entry 3

2.3 Splash Screen 4

3 Cybercomm Pro Main Menu 5

3.1 Communication Settings (File) 5

3.2 Data Log Options (File) 6

3.3 Connect to Meter (File) 6

4 Main Window (After connecting Meter to Computer) 7

4.1 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help) 7

4.1.1 File Options (File) 8

4.1.2 About CyberComm Pro (Help) 8

4.2 Sub menus & Function Icons on the CyberComm Program 9

4.2.1 Function Icons 10

4.2.2 Measurement Mode 13

4.2.3 Show Cursor 13

4.2.4 Information 13

4.2.5 Data Reading 13

4.2.6 Temperature Reading 13

4.2.7 Mode Drop down Menu 13

4.2.8 Store, Recall & Clear Memory 13

4.3 To quit CyberComm Program 14

5 Retrieve Recorded Data 15
6 Export Data Readings 17

6.1 Steps to export data readings from CyberComm Professional: 17

6.2 Paste data in Microsoft Word© 17

6.3 Paste data in Microsoft Excel

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, WordPad and Notepad 18

7 Print Readings 20

7.1 Printing using a serial printer 20

7.2 Setting Up the Printer 20

7.3 Connecting the Cable to the Computer 20

Instruction Manual CyberComm CON 1500

1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION

1.1 The 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
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 Pro DAS software, the following items are required:

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.

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

1 IBM Compatible PC Pentium and above
2 Windows Operating Systems 95 and above
3 VGA/SVGA Monitor
4 RS232C Serial Communication Cable

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2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM DATA ACQUISITION SOFTWARE (DAS)

2.1 Loading 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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2.2 User 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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2.3 Splash 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.

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

b) Baud Rate

Select Baud Rate from the drop down menu. 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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