Extech Instruments 42280 User Manual page 11

Connecting the Meter to a PC
A USB cable is provided with the meter. One end of the cable connects to the meter's USB jack
and the other end connects to a USB port on the PC.
Running the supplied PC software
The supplied PC software is included on the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the CD into the computer's
CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen prompts and instructions. In the software COM PORT
SETTING field, select the COM port to where the meter is connected.
Software Datalogging Parameters
From the main software screen, select LOGGER SET and set the sample rate, sample points,
and start mode. These are described in some detail in the separate software manual and the
software HELP utility on the supplied CD-ROM. Remember to press 'OK' after changing a setting
to ensure that the software processes the changes. The meter is now ready to record.
Transferring readings to PC
1. Connect and run the supplied software as previously described.
2. Press the DOWNOAD START button on the main software screen to transfer the readings.
3. The separate software instructions supplied in the software's HELP utility explain how to
view, graph, save, export and print the downloaded data.
NOTE: The Software's HELP utility provides in-depth software and downloading instructions,
which is beyond the scope of this user guide; please refer to the HELP utility in the supplied
software program for detailed guidelines and instructions.
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