Transferring Readings To A Computer - Elcometer Protovale 331 Operating Instructions Manual

16 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER

You can transfer statistics and readings data from the memory of your
Covermeter to a computer. The data can then be used in reports, stored in a
spreadsheet, analysed to produce graphs, etc.
Connect your Covermeter to a computer, using the cable supplied - see
"Connecting the data transfer cable" on page 56.
There are three methods of transferring statistics and readings:
• Print/output
• Elcometer Data Transfer software
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• CoverMaster
16.1 Print/output
Use the PRINT/OUTPUT function of the Covermeter to output data over the
RS232 interface direct to a printer or to communications software such as
Hyperterminal.
Choose between outputting a single batch, all batches or just the current
statistics.
MENU / PRINT/OUTPUT / SINGLE BATCH
MENU / PRINT/OUTPUT / ALL BATCHES
MENU / PRINT/OUTPUT / CURRENT STATISTICS
Note: Before you use PRINT/OUTPUT, you must first select the correct output
baud rate and output format.
MENU / SETUP / OUTPUT
Baud Rate. This can be set at values from 1200 to 19200. The default value is
9600 baud.
RS232 Bit Image. Toggle tick box to activate/deactivate. All images and
characters are output as bit-maps. This allows printing on the Elcometer
Miniprinter (see "Accessories" on page 65).
RS232 Plain Text. Toggle tick box to activate/deactivate. The Covermeter
sends standard ASCII characters from the Courier New font set
printing on RS232 printers and data transfer to a PC using software such as
HyperTerminal.
r. When RS232 Plain Text is selected the following languages will be output as English:
Chinese, Japanese.
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