Running The Comms Utility Software - Systech Instruments EC900 series Operator's Instruction Manual

EC900 Series Operation Manual
V4.7
Click on "Yes", and then OK, then OK again, finally close the "Device Manager" and "Control Panel".
The comms port used by the 900 series Instrument will now be set to Com2.
If multiple Instruments are to be connected simultaneously then you will have to assign a comm. Port
in range Com 1 to 8 for each unit. NOTE: you can only attach 8 instruments simultaneously to the
PC, and operate / interrogate them with Systech_Illinois_Client.

14.4 Running the COMMS Utility Software.

Ensure that the supplied or similar USB Cable is connected between the Computer and the Systech
Illinois Analyzer. Using the computers Device manager, note which COMMS port is being used for
the USB connection, Note it MUST be between Com1 and Com8, if it is not within this range please
contact Systech / Illinois for details on how to change the com port.
To Run Systech_Illinois_Client either use the SHORTCUT on the desktop or run from the
START\PROGRAMS\Systech_Illinois_Client Menu.
When the Systech Illinois Comms Utility window is open you should see the following box.
First select to which port the analyzer is connected; e.g. COM 1
Type in the correct command from the analyzer commands list in the OUTPUT (to instrument)
window; and hit return or click on Send. If communications is OK then an answer is shown as a
REPLY (from instrument) otherwise Timeout appears.
To repeat the same command at regular intervals enter frequency of repeat interrogations in the
Interval window. Note the format is hh:mm:ss
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