Programming
USB Communication
If the Series 3000 flow monitor is ordered with an analog output option card, a five-pin USB connector is also included . As
much as possible the commands mimic the use of the front panel controls .
To use this feature the following are required .
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PC with USB ports and Windows HyperTerminal or other communications software
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FTDI Virtual COM port drivers http://www .ftdichip .com/FTDrivers .htm
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USB 2 .0 A to Mini-B 5-pin cable
To communicate using HyperTerminal, use the following procedure .
1 . Make sure that the Series 3000 flow monitor has a Mini-B five-pin connector on the back panel . (The Series 3000 flow
monitor must have an analog output option card installed and will be marked Series # 3000-1x .)
2 . Be sure the appropriate FTDI Virtual COM port drivers are installed on you computer .
3 . Plug the USB 2 .0 A end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer . Plug the Mini-B five-pin end into the
back of the Series 3000 flow monitor .
4 . Run HyperTerminal (from the Windows Start Menu) and create a new connection, with a name and icon .
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