Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, And Firmware Upgrades Via Computer; Downloading Datalogs And Performing Pc-Based Instrument Configuration And Firmware Upgrades - Honeywell AreaRAE Plus User Manual

AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User's Guide
16 Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware
Upgrades Via Computer
Datalogs can be downloaded from the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a computer, and firmware updates can be
uploaded to the AreaRAE Plus/Pro via the USB port on the side. Use the included USB cable to connect
the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a computer running ProRAE Studio II.
16.1 Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC-Based Instrument
Configuration And Firmware Upgrades
The AreaRAE Plus/Pro communicates with a PC running ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and
Data Management software to download datalogs, configure the instrument, or upgrade the instrument's
firmware.
Note: The most recent version of ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management
software is available for a free-of-charge download at: http://www.raesystems.com/downloads/product-
software .
1. Use the supplied PC Communications Cable to connect the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a PC.
2. Turn on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Make sure it is running in Normal mode (with the main
measurement screen showing).
3. Activate the PC communications mode on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro by pressing [N/-] repeatedly,
starting from the main measurement screen until you reach the "Enter Communication Mode?"
screen.
4. Press [Y/+]. Measurement and datalogging stop, and the instrument is now ready to communicate
with the PC. The display now says "Ready To Communicate With Computer."
5. Start up the ProRAE Studio II software, enter a password, and detect the instrument following the
directions provided in the ProRAE Studio II User's Guide.
6. Follow the instructions in the ProRAE Studio II User's Guide to download the datalog, configure
the instrument settings, or update the AreaRAE Plus/Pro's firmware.
7. When you are done, press [Y/+] to exit the PC communications mode on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.
The instrument returns to operating in Normal mode.
Always securely close the cover over the USB port when it is not in use. This keeps moisture and debris
out of the port.
USB port
USB cable
IMPORTANT!
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