4.4.2 Mount the ER3000
Four 8-32 UNC screw holes are provided for the physical mounting of the
ER3000. For details, reference mechanical drawings at the back of the manual.
4.4.3 Connect the Power Supply
Connect a 24 Volt power supply to the ER3000, as shown in Figure 2.
Power up the ER3000.
Visually check the LED indicators to ensure that power is supplied to the
ER3000. The red LED, LED1, on the top board should be ON indicating power
applied and the red LED, LED1, on the bottom board should be blinking
indicating the embedded software is running.
Power down the ER3000.
4.4.4 Connect RS485 Interface Connections
Connect the ER3000 to the Tescom RS232/RS485 converter, as shown in Figure
2. Consult our Troubleshooting section if using a third party converter, not all
converters are capable of the mode of operation expected by our software.
Connect the RS485 converter directly to a COMM port (default=COM2) of the
computer, if necessary include the 25 to 9 pin adapter cable.
4.4.5 Install the "ER3000 (CVI)" Windows Program
Insert the "ER3000 User Software" CD into your PC and the install program
should start automatically. If it does not, choose and run the "autorun"
executable on the CD. Click on the INSTALL button in the "CD Menuing
System" menu to get to the "Installation Menu". From the "Installation Menu",
chick on the Windows Tune (32 BIT) button. Follow the on-screen instructions
during the installation process. The installation will automatically create the
directory ER3000 and install the Windows Tune program, including support
files (e.g. TESCOM.DLL).
The Windows program contains a complete online help manual and a manual.rtf
file of all the online help pages that may be easily printed out.
4.4.6 Communicate to the ER3000, using the ER3000 (CVI) Windows
Program
Power up the ER3000.
Execute the ER3000 (CVI) program. The program is executed by pressing the
Start button, choosing the Programs menu, choosing the ER3000 (CVI) folder,
and then selecting the ER3000 (CVI) program. If an error occurs, go to the
Troubleshooting section.
Power down the ER3000.
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