Connecting Computer To Flow Meter; Direct Usb Ndis Interface; Steps To Establish Communication Over Ndis - TSI Instruments 5200 Series Manual

Chapter 2

Connecting Computer to Flow Meter

The 5000 Series can establish communication with a computer over
either a direct USB link utilizing a NDIS driver or over RS232 using a
USB to RS232 converter.

Direct USB NDIS Interface

Using the direct link USB interface is the preferred method to
establish communication. This interface is fast and only requires a
single USB cable between the meter and the computer. The same
cable will both power and transfer data. This connection will utilize a
standard USB driver called the NDIS driver.
For this connection to function, the NDIS driver needs to be loaded
onto the computer. This can be easily accomplished by installing the
free TSI Basic flow software package called FLO-Sight™. As part of
the installation, the install package will place the NDIS driver on the
computer. Refer to the main instrument manual for details on how to
install free TSI FLO-Sight™ software.

Steps to Establish Communication over NDIS

The first step of
establishing
communication is to have
an NDIS driver loaded on
the computer as described
above. Next, plug the
GP Flow instrument into
the computer using a
USB C to A cable and
allow it to boot. The
USB C connection is on
the flow meter side and
the USB A connection is
on the computer side. The
driver will automatically
load or you may need to
press accept on a dialog
that states a new NDIS
device has been found.
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