Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter Installation Guide Agilent Technologies
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Contents Introduction 1 1 System Requirements 2 Hardware requirements 2 Software requirements 2 2 Installing the Data Logger 3 A shortcut to this software will be created on your desktop.
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Introduction The Agilent U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter has a bidirectional (full duplex) communication capability that enables data transfer from the multimeter to a PC. The required accessory for this is an optional IR- USB cable, to be used with an application software that is downloadable from the Agilent Web site. The U1401A Data Logger is an application software that is targeted to extend the capabilities of the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter.
1 System Requirements Hardware requirements Instrument requirement ✔ U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter ✔ Option U5481A IR- USB cable PC requirements 2 PC requirements Specification (minimum) Processor 1.
Software requirements Software requirements Version (minimum) Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 3.5 Visual Basic Version 6.0 Runtime PL-2303 USB-Serial Driver Version 14.0.0.
2 Installing the Data Logger You may obtain the application software from Agilent Web site to install the U1401A Data Logger. NOTE • Prior to installing the Data Logger, ensure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for installation and operation processes. • If you are installing a newer version of the Data Logger, the InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to override the installed older copy of the Data Logger. Click Yes to proceed with the installation.
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3 Equipment Setup and Connection Connect the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter to a computer for instrument control: 1 Set up the communication parameters of the U1401A or U1401B, and the personal computer you are using. The default values for baud rate, parity, data bit, and stop bit in the U1401A are 9600, n, 8, and 1 respectively. 2 Ensure that the USB driver and the IR transfer software has been installed on your computer.
4 Testing the Equipment Connections 1 Turn on the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter and the computer. 2 If a USB connection is being used and this is the first time that the U1401A/U1401B has been connected to the PC, then a New Hardware dialog will appear. Use the default selections to install the driver.
System Setup The Communication setup frame allows you to configure the communication port settings of your PC to match the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter. Click Default to reset the parameters to the software default parameters. NOTE 8 The Data Logger will automatically search all communication ports for your connected instrument. If you change communication ports, click System Setup > Update Port to prompt the Data Logger to search for the new communication port.
Removing the Data Logger The software can be removed either from the Windows Start menu or by the Windows Add/Remove Programs. Uninstalling from the Windows Start menu To remove the software from the Windows Start menu, proceed as follows. 1 Select Start (Windows taskbar) > All Programs > Agilent > Uninstall Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter. 2 The Windows Installer dialog box will appear and prompt you to confirm the complete removal of the application.
Uninstalling from the Windows Add/Remove Programs To remove the software by the Windows Add/Remove Programs, proceed as follows. 1 Select Start (Windows taskbar) > Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. 2 Double- click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window will appear containing a list of currently installed programs. 3 Browse the list of currently installed programs to search for the Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter 1.1 as shown below.
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