Gossen MetraWatt BD 232 Operating Instructions Manual
Gossen MetraWatt BD 232 Operating Instructions Manual

Gossen MetraWatt BD 232 Operating Instructions Manual

Bd 232 interface adapter with metrawin 10 / metra software
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Operating Instructions
SI 232-II, BD 232 Interface Adapter
with METRAwin 10 / METRA
Software
3-348-636-02
for Measuring and Recording Systems with Multimeters
6/5.04

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SI 232-II, BD 232 Interface Adapter with METRAwin 10 / METRA Software 3-348-636-02 for Measuring and Recording Systems with Multimeters 6/5.04...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Program Documentation / Online Help ... 24 Starting METRAwin 10 ... 24 Memory Adapter Technical Data ... 25 Repair and Replacement Parts Service DKD Calibration Lab and Rental Instrument Service ... 27 Product Support ... 27 Page GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    IBM compatible WINDOWS PC, Pentium-CPU or better with 32 MB RAM – VGA monitor – Hard disk with at least 20 MB available memory – 3½“ floppy disk drive – MICROSOFT compatible mouse – a WINDOWS supported printer, if required – 1 serial interface COM1 or COM2 GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 4: Multimeter, Adapter And Metrawin 10 Operating Modes

    26M, 29S only Up to 4 devices simultaneously Adr: 2 - for live data transmission Adapter: BD232 rate: send off Rotary Switch: set to measuring * online only with function METRAHit 28S or 29S, otherwise select store. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 5: Configuring Multimeter Parameters

    SI and BD adapters can be mixed when using any METRAHit 2x. However, only SI adapters may be utilized if METRAHit 1x/2x are used in combination. If more than 4 adapters are used, set the baud rate to 19.2 kBd, or to 9.6 kBd for fewer than 4 adapters. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH BD232 Adr: 2...
  • Page 6: Saving Measurement Data To The Si232/-Ii Memory Adapter

    * online only with METRAHit 28S or 29S und SI232-II, otherwise select store. SI232/-II Adr: 2 Baud: 9600 Mode: pc METRAHit 1x, 2x Settings have no significance. METRAwin 10 Set/Device type ..., Set/Channels ... File/Read memory GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 7: Adapter Connection And Initial Start-Up

    ➭ Save the selected configuration under menu item “Set/Save configuration”. This command saves all configurations which have been selected in the “Set” menu. Measurements can then be performed with the selected configuration. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 8: Initial Start-Up - Bd232 Interface Adapter

    PC, and the green LED blinks when data is transferred from the PC to the mul- timeter. Connection between two adapters with fastening screws ☞ Note Please note that chapter 5 and chapter 6 do not apply to this interface adapter because it does not include any operating elements. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 9: Operating Elements, Switching The Adapter On And Off, Replacing The Batteries

    Scroll DOWN Key This key is used to select individual menu items by scrolling down, and to decrease values. ☞ Note Various functions can be selected with hot-key combinations (chapter 6.2, page 12 “Adapter Shortcut Functions”). GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH DATA 21.978 mA...
  • Page 10: Display

    • The battery symbol appears when battery capacity has been approximately depleted. Remaining battery capacity (for alkaline batteries) is sufficient to continue storing measurement data for at least 96 hours, depending upon the selected sam- pling rate. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 11: Switching The Memory Adapter On And Off

    Attention: Connect the memory adapter to a PC and start METRAwin 10 software in order to prevent data loss from the memory adapter during battery replacement. In this way, the memory adapter is supplied with power from the RS232 interface during battery replacement. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions At A Glance

    A different address must be selected for each memory adapter (chapter 7.6, page 18). symbol moves the cursor to the right, for example when enter- symbol moves the cursor to the left, key twice. key. key as well. key as well. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 13: Shortcuts At The Multimeter

    – Or, select SEND in the SET menu. • Store Measurement Data at the Multimeter – STORE Mode – Only applies to 22M, 26M and 29S multimeters – Simultaneously press FUNC and ON with the multimeter switched on. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 14: Menus Overview

    Primary Value 1...N Acknowledge entry, Enter and (ON/OFF) key Increase/decrease values, menu scroll keys Cursor right, menu scroll key Cursor left, ESC key Day of the week GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH Transmission Speed p. 19 bd-ou bd-in 9600 9600...
  • Page 15: Menu Item Descriptions

    Hysteresis is independent of measuring range. If the anticipated span of measurement values is known, it is advisable to set the multimeter to the corresponding range. This also prevents data loss due to the automatic range selection function. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH m:ss.hh HYSt...
  • Page 16: Trigger Settings - Trig

    A trigger event occurs and recording is stopped. durA Recording Trigger event durA Recording 1 Trigger active Trigger event Trigger event Real-time rEtri = on durA PrEtr = oFF! Recording 2 Trigger active Real-time Trigger event rEtri = disabled PrEtr = on Real-time GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 17 = upper / lower trigger level in digits nn = pre-trigger memory as a percentage Recording of measurement values is started at a predetermined point in time (trigger time), after which the trigger is activated. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH trIG tiME trIG...
  • Page 18: Recording: Duration And Type - Dura, Cycle

    Address number 1 should be assigned to the first adapter, address number 2 to the second and so forth. Note: If only one adapter has been connected, it should be set to address number 1. durA durA hh:mm CYCLE CYCLE tiME Addr hh:mm ModEM GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 19: Set Transmission Speed - Baud-Ou, Baud-In

    ➭ After the adapter has been switched ion, press ESC and ON simultaneously. Memory occupancy is displayed as a percentage, for example 00.0 if the memory contains no data. DATA and ON appear briefly at the display. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH bAud-ou 19200...
  • Page 20: View Data At The Adapter - Recall

    LAbEL LAbEL bL.nnn bbbb StAt hh:mm mm:ss hh:mm mm:ss hh:mm mm:ss key once for each desired mybloc StOP key. hh:mm mm:ss GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 21 The time at which the selected measurement value was recorded (weekday and time) can be read out by repeatedly activating the Note: Pressing and holding the through the primary recorded values. Downward scrolling is slower than upward scrolling. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH bbbb StAt ... nnnnn ...
  • Page 22: Reading Out Data From The Adapter At The Pc / Parameter Configurations - Pc

    All possible displays appear at the LCD after the display test has been acknowledged. Vari- ous test displays can be selected with the displayed numerically as part of the test. on-nn hh:mm mm:ss tESt dISP Pattern 1 key as well. key as well. Pattern 2 keys. The software version number is GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 23 ENTER key. Caution: Make sure that all recorded measurement values which need to be saved have been uploaded and archived at a PC before starting the memory test. GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH tESt diSP buSY...
  • Page 24: Metrawin 10

    Note A different address must be assigned to each of the interconnected memory adapters (chapter 7.6, page 18), but the address for each adapter must be identi- cal with the address of its respective multimeter. key (chap- GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 25: Memory Adapter Technical Data

    To the Multimeter To the PC Number of Adapters Connections GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH Optical receiver/transmitter, 950 nm wavelength, 8192 / 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Bidirectional, adjustable baud rate: 9600, 19,200 or 38,400 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Up to10 data memory adapters can be interconnected.
  • Page 26 0.25 kg with batteries To the PC: 9-pin subminiature integrated socket with threaded sleeves To the Data Memory Adapter: 9-pin subminiature integrated plug with knurled screws 1100 mAh 750 h 2,200 h 4,400 h 6,600 h 8,800 h GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH...
  • Page 27: Repair And Replacement Parts Service Dkd Calibration Lab And Rental Instrument Service

    Repair and Replacement Parts Service DKD Calibration Lab and Rental Instrument Service When you need service, please contact: GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH Service-Center Thomas-Mann-Strasse 20 90471 Nürnberg, Germany Phone +49-(0)-911-8602-0 +49-(0)-911-8602-253 E-Mail service@gossenmetrawatt.com This address is for Germany only. Abroad, our representatives or establishments are at your disposal.
  • Page 28 Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • A pdf version is available on the Internet GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20 90471 Nuremberg, Germany Phone +49-(0)-911-8602-0 +49-(0)-911-8602-669 E-Mail: info@gossenmetrawatt.com www.gossenmetrawatt.com...

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