Agilent GUI Data Logger Software for U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C Handheld LCR Meter Quick Start Guide Agilent Technologies
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 System requirements 1 Installing and Connecting the LCR Meter 2 Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger 5 Automatic - Continuous mode 6 Automatic - Up to x count mode 8 Manual mode 9 Removing the Agilent GUI Data Logger 12 Uninstalling from the Windows Start menu 12 Uninstalling from the Windows Add/Remove Programs Agilent GUI Data Logger Quick Start Guide 12 III
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Introduction Introduction The U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C handheld LCR meter models are equipped with a bi- directional (full duplex) communication capability that eases data storing from the LCR meter to your PC. The required accessory for this communication capability is the U5481A IR- USB cable and the Agilent GUI Data Logger for Agilent Handheld LCR Meter (U1730C) application software, which is available for free on the Agilent website (www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib).
Installing and Connecting the LCR Meter Installing and Connecting the LCR Meter NOTE You are recommended to disconnect the U5481A IR-USB cable before installing the software. 1 Download the Agilent GUI Data Logger for Agilent Handheld LCR Meter (U1730C) application software from www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib. 2 Click to begin the installation. The required drivers and Microsoft .NET Framework are automatically installed if they are not detected on your PC.
Installing and Connecting the LCR Meter Figure 3 Agilent GUI Data Logger for Handheld LCR Meter 4 Connect the LCR meter to your PC via the U5481A IR- USB cable (Figure 4) and turn on the LCR meter. To PC (host) IR-USB cable Figure 4 NOTE Cable connection for remote communication The U5481A IR-USB cable is an optional accessory. You can purchase the cable at your nearest Agilent Sales Office.
Installing and Connecting the LCR Meter 5 In the Communication panel, configure the LCR meter’s communication settings. i Select Auto (Figure 5) to allow the Agilent GUI Data Logger to automatically search for a connected LCR meter. ii Select Manual (Figure 5) to manually update the Agilent GUI Data Logger’s communication settings. Select the communication Port that your LCR meter is connected to. Clicking Update port will update the port selections that are available on your PC.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger The Agilent GUI Data Logger software is a simple graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to perform basic controls and measurements through a PC. The Agilent GUI Data Logger allows data to be transferred from the LCR meter to a PC via the U5481A IR- USB cable cable with data storing options.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Automatic - Continuous mode The Automatic - Continuos mode allows the data to be transferred to the PC automatically and continuously with a specific log interval. Procedures: 1 In the Logging panel, select Automatic - Continuous in the Logging Mode drop down list. 2 Set the desired Logging Interval in seconds by clicking on the up/down button or by keying in the required value.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Figure 8 Logged data 4 Click Stop to stop the data logging. 5 Click Export Data to store the logged data in the PC. All the logged data shown in the measurements table will be saved as a .csv file. Figure 9 Storing the logged data in the PC 6 Click Clear Table to clear all the previously logged data shown in the measurements table.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Automatic - Up to x count mode The Automatic- Up to x count mode allows the data to be transferred to the PC at a specific logging count and log interval set by you. Procedures: 1 In the Logging panel, select Automatic - Up to x count mode in the Logging Mode drop down list. 2 Set the desired Logging Interval in seconds and Logging Count by clicking on the up/down button or by keying in the required value.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger 4 Click Stop to stop the data logging. 5 Click Export Data to store the logged data in the PC. All the logged data shown in the measurements table will be saved as a .csv file. Figure 12 Storing the logged data in the PC 6 Click Clear Table to clear all the previously logged data shown in the measurements table. Manual mode The Manual mode allows the data to be transferred to the PC manually.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Figure 13 Logging panel with Manual selected 2 Click Start to log a single measurement. The logged data will be displayed in the measurements table. Figure 14 Logged data 3 Click Export Data to store the logged data in the PC. All the logged data shown in the measurements table will be saved as a .csv file.
Using the Agilent GUI Data Logger Figure 15 Storing the logged data in the PC 4 Click Clear Table to clear all the previously logged data shown in the measurements table.
Removing the Agilent GUI Data Logger Removing the Agilent GUI Data Logger The software can be removed either from the Windows Start menu or by using 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 LCR Meter (U1730C).
Removing the Agilent GUI Data Logger 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.
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