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The SentryCom Software
The SentryCom Software enables the users to change the alert levels for both dose and rate, set the
time and date, as well as download incident data.
Connecting The Sentry to a PC
To connect the Sentry to a PC, open the battery
door, and move the 9-volt battery out of the way
to locate the 4 pin header. Attach the provided
cable as shown to the header connector and the
other end to your computer's serial port. A USB-
Serial adapter can be used if your computer does
not have a serial port. Turn on The Sentry.
Launch The SentryCom Software, select the Com
Port number assigned to your Sentry, and click
"Retrieve Current Settings". This will populate the
fields with the current alert and time/date settings,
as well as the calibration factor.
For help identifying the COM Port Number
associated with your Sentry, go to The Device
Manager on your PC. See Fig. 6 for information
on accessing the Device Manager.
Changing your Default Alert Levels
When you open The SentryCom Software, the
"Settings" tab opens by default. To change the
alert levels on The Sentry, click on the field
containing the setting you would like to change.
After you have changed them to your desired
settings, click "Update with New Settings" to
update The Sentry. You will hear a beep after the
settings are stored in The Sentry. Note: The
minimum warning value for both is 0.1. To turn off
the warning alerts, enter "0" (Zero) "0" = "OFF" .
Fig 4. The Sentry - Open the battery door to connect
the serial header cable that comes with the Sentry Com
Fig 5. The Sentry EC - Unplug the mini-USB cap from
the USB port and connect the mini-USB cable
Fig 6. The Device Manager - To view the PORT NUMBER assigned to
your USB or Serial connection, go to the PORTS section of the Device
Manager. To access the Device Manager on your PC, go to:
Start > Control Panel > System Properties > Device Manager > Ports
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