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Summary of Contents for Data Harvest The FlowGo
- Page 1 The FlowGo Interface...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Licensee's premises. Copyright: all rights reserved Data Harvest's policy is to continually improve products and services, so we reserve the right to make changes without notice. It is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication for which responsibility cannot be assumed. -
Page 3: What's In The Pack
The FlowGo Interface DO96 (4) What’s in the pack? Storage bag The FlowGo control interface USB lead Battery snap 6 V power supply connector (UK version shown) © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 3... -
Page 4: What Is Computer Control
A control system is only as good as the person who has designed it! Computer control could be referred to as an invisible technology - you don’t notice until it breaks down! © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 4... -
Page 5: The Flowgo Interface
A GO push On the top of Used to run the control program stored in button switch the interface FlowGo's memory. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 5... -
Page 6: What You Need For Computer Control
USB cable to the USB socket at the rear of FlowGo and the flat USB connector to the USB port on your computer). • Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the FlowGo drivers. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 6... - Page 7 The FlowGo Interface DO96 (4) Step 4 To use the FlowGo control interface with Go, it must first be set up from the software. . Start the software. If this is the first time the program is opened a ‘Program Level’ window will automatically open so the appropriate level c an be selected.
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Page 8: Using Flowgo After The Initial Set-Up
Limit to Download from the Settings menu. 3. Do not select the Connect icon. 4. Create your control program. An on-screen representation of the FlowGo interface is available as an ACE. Select the Connect ACE icon and choose (01) FlowGo from the ACE Interfaces folder. -
Page 9: Power Requirements
The warranty for FlowGo applies only if it has been used with either the power supply provided or with batteries that supply a maximum of 12 V. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 9... -
Page 10: Using Outputs And Inputs
Spring Connector (Order no. CK6) 3. Using ready-made models, ready-wired to 4 mm plugs: Model pack two – product no. 3608 © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 10... -
Page 11: Outputs
6 V Light bulb and holder 6 V Buzzers (Square and Piezo): – connect the red lead from the buzzer to the red socket and the black lead to the black socket on FlowGo. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 11... -
Page 12: Motor Outputs
I/O panel – click either in the left-hand box to turn a motor in an anticlockwise direction (reverse), or in the right-hand box to turn a motor in a clockwise direction Reverse - red (forward). © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 12... -
Page 13: Digital Inputs
Switch the switch to an On position (e.g. if using a push-to-make switch, press the button) and watch the indicator LED next to the relevant input on FlowGo light up when the switch is ON. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 13... - Page 14 Tilt the switch up to activated the switch (Input On): tilt it down = no current (Input Off). Often used on a car park barrier. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 14...
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Page 15: Analogue Inputs (Sensors)
As the inputs are designed to work by switching the signal to ground, they must not be actively driven by applying an external voltage to them. Failure to observe this could cause permanent damage to the circuitry in the FlowGo unit. Analogue Inputs (Sensors) There are two Sensor Inputs for use with analogue sensors e.g. - Page 16 20? than 50? Pre-assembled analogue sensors are available from Data Harvest. If you wish to assemble your own the connections to the 3.5 mm Stereo Jack Socket are as follows: A = 0 V Ground B = V.
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Page 17: Using Flowgo Away From The Computer
Binary input commands are incompatible. Binary output commands can be used but will not reduce program size. Download Program Limits Select Limit to Download from the Settings menu to limit the options available to only those that can download. © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 17... -
Page 18: Downloading A Go Program To Flowgo
Running the program while disconnected from the computer • Attach a power source (mains adapter or battery) to the FlowGo interface. • Press the GO button on FlowGo to run the program the green LED will flash while the program is running. -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
FlowGo contains no user serviceable parts. • Using FlowGo in a way that is outside its normal operation (as described in this manual) may impair the unit’s protection and ability to function correctly © Data Harvest Group Ltd. Page 19... -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
5. The Interface/Connection selection is correct (select Interface from the communications error message or from the File menu). 6. The USB drivers have installed correctly (see below). If it still fails to respond, please contact the Technical Support department at Data Harvest. Please provide details of: •... -
Page 21: Warranty
FlowGo has been damaged by accident or misuse. In the event of a fault developing within the 12 month period, FlowGo must be returned to Data Harvest for repair or replacement at no expense to the user other than postal charges.