Technical information

DATA TRANSFER
3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 6-1
DATA TRANSFER
DOWNLOADING DATA
One of the conveniences of this reliable data-collecting instrument is its portability. The CI-340 is
almost a small user-friendly computer that can be operated almost anywhere in the field. However,
data analysis and presentation can best be done on an external (desktop or laptop) computer.
To download data to an external computer, attach the CI-340 USAB Cable to both the CI-340 and the
computer’s USB port.
Downloading files from the CI-340 to the personal computer is accomplished with a Windows
program, C340DF.exe. It would be recommended that a separate directory exist for any of the CI-340
program files or data to be stored. Create a directory that can be recognizable or remembered for
continuous usage; for instance, the path C:\CI-340\. could be named to store and locate all related CI-
340 files and data. Refer to the computer manual(s) regarding setting up directory/paths for the
current operating system (such as in Windows). To install the software on your computer, run
setup.exe on the disk. You can use Windows Explorer to send a shortcut to your desktop, if desired.
Run the C340DF.EXE program
Turn on the CI-340
Select File, then Open to transfer a file to the computer
A longer file will take longer to start displaying data. You can select File then Save to save the data.
The default extension is .dat.
UPDATING SOFTWARE
The operation of the CI-340 is controlled by internal software code. The CI-340 is capable of
updating its software code without removing the cover. When updating becomes necessary, the
manufacturer will provide the software code (under warranty) to best operate the instrument. The
web address is www.cid-inc.com/software/CI-340
. The file DL.exe automatically downloads code
programs. Be sure that these files are in the same directory as other CI-340 program files.
It is the best to copy all the software files provided on the disk to their own directory on the hard drive
before executing DL.exe. Connect the CI-340 USB cable. Run the DL.exe. program to download code
from the computer. Make certain that the the power is on to the CI-340. If the power does not stay
on, then press and hold the
key on the CI-340 (a constant ‘beep’ sound may or may not be
heard). Select File, Open and highlight the code file (CI_340.S19), and press ENTER on the
computer to start the update. After approximately 10 ~ 15 seconds, the instrument will display DLC,