Transferring Readings To A Computer - Cg50/Cg50Dl Only - Elcometer CG30 Operating Instructions Manual

9 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER - CG50/CG50DL ONLY

Readings can be transferred from the Model CG50 and Model CG50DL to a computer. The Model
CG50 will transfer readings as they are taken. The Model CG50DL will transfer readings as they
are taken and also transfer the contents of its memory.
A data transfer cable is used to connect the gauge to the computer. This cable is supplied with the
Model CG50DL and is available as an optional accessory for the Model CG50 (see "Spares" on
page 19).
Elcometer NDT recommends the use of NDT Link communications software to transfer the data -
see "Data transfer software" on page 23. Other types of software may also be used.
9.1 DATA TRANSFER SOFTWARE
Software is available which allows data to be transferred from your gauge to a PC. Presently
Elcometer NDT 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.
9.2 TRANSFERRING MEASUREMENT DATA TO YOUR COMPUTER
9.2.1 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 Model CG50DL and is available as an
accessory for the Model CG50, see "Spares"
on page 19.
9.2.2 Computer System Requirements
NDT Link will run on many different operating systems: Windows 98 (1st or 2nd edition), Windows
NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating systems running on Intel or AMD
hardware.
A Pentium 166MHz or faster processor with at least 32 megabytes of physical RAM is required. You
should have 40 megabytes of free disk space before attempting to install NDT Link.
NDT Link requires an available communications port in order to transfer data to and from the gauge.
NDT Link supports COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.
9.2.3 USB to Serial Converter
Some newer laptop computers do not have standard serial ports. In such cases a USB to Serial
converter should be used. This is supplied as standard with the Model CG50DL and is available as
an accessory for the Model CG50, see "Spares" on page 19.
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Figure 6. RS232 data connection socket
RS232 data
connection
socket