Novus TagTemp-Stick Instruction Manual page 8

6 NX SOFTWARE
6.1 Installing the Nx Software
The Nx Software application is used to adjust the configuration and
collection parameters of the acquired data. To install it just download
and run the NxSoftwareSetup.exe file available on our website.
6.2 Running Nx Software
Opening the Nx Software shows the main screen:
Fig. 21 – Nx Software Main Screen
To communicate with the software, the NFC-USB reader must be
connected to the computer and the USB drivers must be installed.
You can then choose "Configure" or "Download". The "Monitor"
option is not available for this device model. The first time the device
is read, the application prompts the user to choose which device he
wants to connect. Just double click on the desired device and press
the "Ok" button, as shown in the next image. This device will be set
by default the next time the application communicates with the
device.
Fig. 22 – Select Device Screen
6.3 Configuring the device
To configure the device, it is necessary to place the TagTemp-S on
top of the NFC-USB reader.
When choosing the "Configure" button, the following screen will
appear:
Fig. 23 – Configuration Selection Screen
The "Create Configuration" option creates a new configuration,
without the need of the device. This setting can be saved to a file for
future use, or recorded to a connected device. The "Configuration
File" option is used to read an existing configuration file.
The reading of the device is done by choosing the option "Read the
Device". If the machine is logging data, the following message will be
displayed.
NOVUS AUTOMATION
Fig. 24 – Reading Device Screen
Stop logging: This option stops data logging and is read, allowing
the device to be configured.
Show Only: By choosing this option, you can only view the device's
settings. Functions such as saving settings, changing the password
or setting the device to idle mode will be disabled.
After reading the device, the configuration screen is shown below in
Fig. 25.
Fig. 25 – Configuration Screen
The configuration of the TagTemp-S is distributed in several
screens. The "General" screen contains the following information:
Device Title: This field is used to identify the device, giving it a
unique name.
Information: Shows information about the device, such as: Model,
Serial Number, Firmware Version, Memory Capacity, Log Status, and
Battery Charge.
Clock: Shows the date and time of the device and the computer
respectively. When a configuration is sent, the date and time of the
device are synchronized with those of the computer.
Security: Selecting this option can create, delete or change the
password of the computer. This procedure is explained in detail in
the "Finalization" section.
Fig. 26 – Channels Screen
The "Channels" screen displays the following parameters:
Input Type: Displays the type of sensor in the device.
Mode: Displays the registration mode. The instantaneous
temperature is stored at each acquisition.
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