KANOMAX S352-10 User Manual

Piezobalance Dust Monitor Software

MODEL S352-10

Operational Manual

Read this manual carefully and understand the warnings

described in this manual before operating the product.

Keep this manual handy for ready reference.

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No. S352-10

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Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax Japan, Inc.

Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the instrument appropriately

by following the instructions given in this manual.

- This manual is stored on the software CD-ROM as a PDF file, which can be read by “Adobe Acrobat 4.x” and
higher.

- Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/7 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

- Any unauthorized duplication of the product, in whole or in part, without written consent from Kanomax Japan
Inc. is strictly prohibited.

- Contents of the Operation Manual are subject to change without notice.

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Important Safety Information

Types and definitions of warning signs used in this instruction manual are shown below.

[Danger]

To prevent serious injury or death.

Warnings in this classification indicate danger that may result in serious injury or
death if not observed.

<Caution>

To prevent damage to the product.

Warnings in this classification indicate a risk of damage to the product or possible
performance failures that affect the product warranty if not observed.

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Table of Contents

1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................1

1.1 System Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 System Settings ................................................................................................................................2

1) Communication Settings ............................................................................................................................2

2) Connecting to a Computer..........................................................................................................................3

2. INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................4

2.1 Software Setup ................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Setup Precautions.............................................................................................................................. 6

3. STARTUP AND MEASUREMENT...............................................................................................7

3.1 Software Startup ............................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Transferring Data .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Operational Messages.......................................................................................................................10

4. FILE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................11

5. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................12

5.1 Startup of RS232C setup window is slow............................................................................................12

5.2 Operational problems under Windows 9x systems or Windows NT........................................................12

5.3 Communication error message is displayed.........................................................................................12

6. AFTER-SALES SER VICE .........................................................................................................13

7. CONTACT INFORMATI ON......................................................................................................14

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1. Overview

1.1 System Overview

This software is provided for the Piezobalance Dust Monitor (Model 3521).
Using this software, data records of the Piezobalance Dust Monitor can be transferred to a computer.
The data is stored in the computer in a “csv” format, which can be read and processed by applications such as
Microsoft Excel.

This software is operable under Windows 2000, XP and 7.

Applicable Computer Requirements:

Model IBM PC compatible
Communication Port One or more COM(RS232C) ports
OS Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 or higher, Windows 7
Memory Capacity 128MB or more
Required HDD Capacity 50MB or more
Display Resolution of 800*600 or higher

* When using a RS232C-USB converter, please check the COM port number assigned to it, in Device Manager,

and select this COM port in the software. For further details, please contact our service center.

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1.2 System Settings

Settings of Piezobalance Dust Monitor.

1) Communication Settings

Screen of

the Piezobalance Dust Monitor

MENU 1.NORMAL

2.SAMPLING TIME

3.DATA OUTPUT

4.PRINT OUTPUT

5. DATA CLEAR

6.TIME ADJUST

7.COMMUNICATION

Description of Operation

When high voltage is NOT being supplied, press
“MENU”, and the screen shown on the left will be
displayed.

Select “COMMUNICATION” by using ▲ and ▼.

Press “SET” to proceed to the communication settings
screen.

COMMUNICATION

1.BAUDRATE
19200

Set the communication baud rate by using ▲ and ▼.

To enter the settings, press “SET” at item 2.

2.SAVE INFO

The baud rate can be selected from the following by

using ▲ and ▼.

19200 9600 4800

Operation Precautions

- By selecting a COM port, the software will automatically configure the baud rate settings.

- When a computer is connected to the instrument, communication is possible without using the screen of the
instrument .

In this case, the instrument screen must be set to the “MENU” screen.

- Do NOT use the software when the instrument is performing a measurement. There may be problems
transferring data if communications occur while the instrument is measuring.

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2) Connecting to a Computer

(1) Use the provided communication cable to connect the instrument to a COM port of the computer.

(2) If the computer is not equipped with a COM port, a USB-RS232C converter can be used to connect the

instrument to the computer.

COM Port

Communication

Computer

USB-RS232C

Converter

Communication

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2. Installation

2.1 Software Setup

When performing the installation, make sure to log in with an account that has administrative rights.

1) Insert the installation CD-ROM in the computer.

(* If an old version of the software is already installed, uninstall the previous version before proceeding.)

Before starting setup, close any open applications.

2) The window shown below is displayed automatically when the CD is inserted.

Press “OK” to proceed.

3) Confirm or change the destination directory to save the software to, then click the installation starting icon.

Click

Click

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4) Select the Program Group for installing the software. By default, a program group called “Kanomax” will be

created. To proceed with the default setting, click “Continue”, and the installation will start.

Click

5) When installation is completed properly, the following window will be displayed.

Press “OK”.

Click

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2.2 Setup Precautions

The following window may be displayed during setup. This window indicates that one of the installation files is
already installed on the computer.
If you are not experiencing any operational problems with your current system, press “YES” to keep the existing
file.

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3. Startup and Measurement

3.1 Software Startup

To start the Piezobalance software, select

[Start] → [(All) Programs] → [Kanomax] → [Piezobalance Dust Monitor Software] ,

or

[My computer] → [Appropriate Drive] → [Program Files] → [

[

Piezobalance]

The following screen will be displayed when the software starts.

Piezobalance Dust Monitor Software] →

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3.2 Transferring Data

Procedure for transferring data:

1) Select the appropriate communication port:(COM1 to COM8)

2) Select the drive name for where the data will be stored.

3) Select the destination folder for where the data will be stored.

4) Enter the file name the data will be saved under.

5) Click to transfer the data stored in the instrument to the computer.

The data will be displayed on the screen and stored on the computer in the location you specified above.

6) Program status will indicate “Read Data” while the data is being transferred. The status will change to

“Display” when the data transfer is complete.

7) Click to close the software.

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Communication

Port

Drive Name

Storage Folder

When there is data stored in the selected location, the file names of any stored data are displayed in the file list
section. (The file name is used when transferring the stored data.)

Program Status

Transferred Data Records

Displays

File List

File Name

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3.3 Operational Messages

1) If you try to transfer data without first specifying a unique file name the following message will be displayed:

2) If data cannot be written to the selected drive, the following message will be displayed:

3) If there is a communication failure between the computer and the instrument, the following message will be

displayed:

Confirm the communications cable is properly attached and the baud rate settings are correct.

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4. File Description

Viewing Stored Data (Example of a data file opened with Microsoft Excel)

Measurement

Number

Measurement

Date

Measurement

Start Time

Sampling Period

Measured

Error Status:
1 --- Error
0 --- No Error

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5. Troubleshooting

5.1 The data transfer is slow.

The data is displayed after searching for the RS232C port equipped in the PC.
Since the time is dependent on factors such as the PC’s processing speed, please allow several minutes for
the data to be displayed.

5.2 Operational problems under Windows 9x systems or Windows NT.

This software is designed to run under Windows 2000/XP/7. If you run it under Windows 9x or NT you may
experience compatibility issues.

5.3 Communication error message is displayed.

Confirm the communication settings and confirm that the computer and the instrument are connected with

the provided communication cable. If the communication settings and cable are properly setup try closing the
software and reboot your PC.

If you cannot resolve an issue by following the steps above or if a different issue occurs, please contact your local
distributor or our service center for assistance.

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6. After-sales Service

This software is a standard accessory of the Piezobalance Dust Monitor 3521.

All of our products have gone through a thorough inspection based on our quality assurance
system prior to shipment. However, if a possible defect in materials or workmanship is found,
please contact your local distributor, or call our service desk.

This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of original purchase. The limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal
use of the product, and does not apply in cases such as: loss or damage to the product due to
abuse, mishandling, or alteration by the owner, or natural disaster.

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7. Contact Information

JAPAN & ASIA

KANOMAX JAPAN, INC.

2-1 Shimizu Suita City, Osaka 565-0805, Japan

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax.co.jp/
E-Mail: [e-mail]

USA & EUROPE

KANOMAX USA, INC.

PO Box 372, 219 Route 206, Andover, NJ 07821 U.S.A.

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax-usa.com/
E-Mail: [e-mail]

CHINA

Shenyang Kano Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd

No. 12, 4 Jia Wencui Road Heping District

Shenyang City PRC

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax.com.cn/
E-mail: [e-mail]

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