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8. Operating Instructions
8.1. Operation
During operation, ensure that the battery box and cables are kept away from the gradiometer
sensors.
Bartington Instruments can supply VisualGrad13 software for communication with the Grad-13.
If the user wishes to expand upon this or create their own software, this is simplified by using
the API or Data Protocol (DP0105), available on request from Bartington Instruments.
8.2. Visual Grad-13 Software Instructions
8.2.1. Installation
In order to connect the Grad-13 to a PC, an RS422 to USB/Ethernet converter is required. The
converter used and tested by Bartington instruments is a 'Brainboxes' RS422 converter, and
this will be referred to in this manual. However, there are many other commercially available
converters that can also be used.
The installation requires Brainboxes (or other) device drivers as well as the Bartington Grad-13
software. These need to be installed on a PC with a Windows OS.
Firstly install brainboxes USB to Serial software (driver for RS422 converter) before installing the
Grad 13 software.
8.2.2. Installing the Brainboxes USB to Serial drivers
To install the Brainboxes USB to Serial drivers, run the Brainboxes Setup.exe, without plugging
in the device. Accept all default options during installation.
The Grad 13 should then be plugged in (including the USB lead to Battery box). Plug the Grad-
13 into the Battery box and turn it on. The PC will then look for the correct device drivers for the
Grad 13. Allow the Brainboxes drivers to be installed for the plugged in device.
8.2.3. Installing the Grad13 Software
Note: Uninstall any existing versions of D660, Grad-13 or the Visual Grad-13 software via
the control panel before installing this software.
Run the Visual Grad13Install.exe, and follow the instructions. Once this has been completed it
will create three shortcuts on your desktop:
VisualGrad13 - Main Grad 13 Master Interface application.
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