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26 DATA TRANSFER SOFTWARE
Software is available which allows data to be transferred from your gauge to a PC. Presently
Elcometer supplies NDT Link software for this purpose.
To set-up other types of communications software:
1. Start the communications software.
2. Configure the software using the following parameters:
Data Bits - 8, Parity - None, Stop Bits - 1, Baud Rate 1200 (to print a report), or 9600 to
transfer data file.
Note: A report can be printed to a communications program (i.e. HyperTerminal), or printed to
a serial printer using A4 or 8.5" x 11" paper.
3. Set the communications software COM port to the port number that the gauge is connected to.
26.1 TRANSFERRING MEASUREMENT DATA TO YOUR COMPUTER
RS-232 CONNECTOR
The RS-232 connector, located on the bottom end cap of the gauge, is a 2 pin female Lemo
connector. It is designed to connect directly from the gauge to a standard AT serial port on a PC. A
Lemo to 9 pin serial cable is supplied with the gauge.
Note: This connector is also used to upgrade the gauge with the latest version of firmware.
USB TO SERIAL CONVERTER
Some newer laptop computers do not have standard serial ports. In this case, use the USB to Serial
converter supplied with the gauge.
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ElcoMaster 2.0™ is compatible with any Windows computer system running Windows XP or above.
USING THE XFER MENU
The XFER menu of your gauge is used in conjunction with the ElcoMaster 2.0™ PC software. The
steps below outline the procedure for accessing the XFER menu and basic operation as follows:
1. Scroll to the XFER section of the main menu.
2. Press ENTER to activate the option selected.
3. Once the Backup or Restore function has been completed, press MEAS once to return to the
menu items, or twice to return to the measurement mode.
27 STORAGE
Your gauge has a Liquid Crystal Display. If the display is heated above 50°C (120°F) it
may be damaged. This can happen if the gauge is left in a car parked in strong sunlight.
Always store the gauge in its case when it is not being used.
If the gauge is to remain unused for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store
them separately. This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of
the batteries.
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