Startup, Configurations And Settings; Startup; Communication Port Settings; Communicating With A Usb Port - Solinst Levelogger Gold User Manual

Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher

4 Startup, Configurations and Settings

Startup

To start the Levelogger PC Software, click the icon, or click the Start
button and select:
Programs > Solinst > Levelogger > Levelogger 3.4.0 (or higher).

Communication Port Settings

Note that if using a USB port, plug in the USB cable before starting the Levelogger
Software. Once the user starts the program, they can set up the parameters for
the Software. Choose the Com Port Setting from the Configuration menu to set
up the RS232 or USB communication port for the computer. Figure 4-1 shows
the Application Setting Window.
Figure 4-1 Application Setting Window
In the Com Port Selection field, select the communication port that is connected
to the Levelogger by clicking the drop down list. The program automatically
detects the available Com ports on your computer. If using an RS232 serial port
(9-pin male DB9 Com port), identify the Com port number and select it in the
Com Port Selection window.
Note that you may have to restart your computer after adding a new USB device,
before that port will be detected by the Levelogger Software.

4.1 Communicating with a USB Port

USB port communication requires the installation of USB driver software and
the setting up of a Virtual Com port. If communicating via a USB port, the user
will either:
1) Connect a Levelogger Optical Reader or PC Interface Cable to the USB port
2) Use a USB to RS232 Adapter
If 1) during the installation of Levelogger V3.4.0 or higher Software, the virtual
com port driver will be installed automatically. The Levelogger Version 3.4.0
or higher Software Installation Wizard also copies a folder to the Levelogger 3
folder containing all the Solinst USB drivers. When you plug in the Solinst USB
device, check the com port designation.
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