Interfaces; Taking A Reading; Before You Start - Elcometer 456 3 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.9 INTERFACES

An RS232 5-pin connector is located on the side of
your gauge. Use this connector and the optional PC
connection cable to connect your gauge to a PC to
enable you to create personalised 'welcome'
screens (see "Personalised welcome screen" on
page 35) or transfer individual readings and a
statistical summary.
RS232 5-pin connector
Figure 7. RS232 interface
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3 TAKING A READING

3.1 BEFORE YOU START

• Are you using the correct type of probe?
See "Probes" on page 33.
• Is the probe calibrated?
See "Calibration adjustment" on page 22.
• Do you require statistics?
See "Statistics" on page 29.
• What units of measurement do you want to
use?
See "UNITS:" on page 20.