CyberComm Pro 2.3 Data Acquisition Software Installation & User Guide pH 1000 and pH 2500 Bench pH and Bench pH/Ion Meter Technology Made Easy ... 68X090823 rev 1.
PREFACE Thank you for selecting the Eutech Instruments / Oakton Instruments pH 1000/ pH 2500 benchtop meter. This meter comes with the CyberComm Pro DAS Software which allows you easy access and communication via a computer with connection to the meter. The instruction manual serves to explain the use of the CyberComm Pro step-by-step installation and user guide to help you familiarize with the software’s features and functions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Data Acquisition in windows Version 1.1 1.2 1.3 7 The CyberComm DAS Package System Requirements Setting the Communication Parameters 7 7 7 2 Installation of CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS) 2.1 2.2 2.3 8 Loading of CD-ROM User Name and Organisation Entry Splash Screen 8 9 10 3 CyberComm main menu 11 3.1 Communication Settings (File) 3.2 Data Log Options (File) 3.3 Connect to Meter (File) 3.4 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help) 3.4.1 File Options (File) 3.4.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION 1.1 The CyberComm DAS Package The CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS) package is a user-friendly data acquisition package that provides a convenient way to capture data for future analysis. This CyberComm Pro is only able to run on Windows Operating System (refer to 1.2 System Requirements for details).
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM DATA ACQUISITION SOFTWARE (DAS) 2.1 Loading of CD-ROM See Figure 1. Before running the program, check that the pH 1000/ pH 2500 meter is properly connected to the computer. It is preferable to connect to either one of the COM (serial) ports available on a computer. Note the number of the COM port that you have connected to the meter as this will be required in setting up the CyberComm DAS later. a) Turn on the computer (PC).
Instruction Manual 2.2 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 User Name and Organisation Entry The CyberComm program (as below) prompts you to enter the name of the user and organization. Figure 2: CyberComm Pro Installation/ User Information See Figure 2. Follow the instruction in the subsequent menu for your desired location of this file to be saved. Make relevant changes until the setup is completed (shown below). Click on the Finish button. Figure 3: CyberComm Pro Installation/ Setup Complete See Figure 3.
Instruction Manual 2.3 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Splash Screen See Figure 4. Upon clicking the Finish button, a splash screen pops up (shown below). The meter’s communication protocol setting i.e. baud rate, parity and stop bits must be properly set before you power the meter on. DO NOT press any key on the meter while the program is running. Click on the OK button to start the program. Go to the URL stated to download the latest FREE version of the CyberComm Pro software.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 3 CYBERCOMM MAIN MENU Figure 5: CyberComm Main Menu Select Communications Settings and set the appropriate requirements before connecting the meter.
Instruction Manual 3.1 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Communication Settings (File) See Figure 6. To make changes, use the drop-down menu of each parameter to set to desired values to match the meter’s settings. After selecting proper communication parameters, select OK button to proceed. Otherwise click CANCEL if no change is made. To restore to factory default settings, click onto the Restore Defaults.
Instruction Manual 3.3 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Connect to Meter (File) After matching the Communication Settings and setting the Data Log Options between your computer and the pH 1000/ pH 2500 meter using CyberComm Pro, you can now capture data into your computer for analysis and storage purposes. See Figure 8. Go to the File; select Connect to Meter to start the link between your computer and the meter.
Instruction Manual 3.4 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help) See Figure 9. The main menu appears with the File and Help drop down menus, each having a list function settings shown below. Soft copies of the CyberComm Pro Software User Guide Manuals are available in the program itself. Select the manual option with reference to the meter you are using. Figure 9: CyberComm Pro Main Menu (Partial) 3.4.1 File Options (File) See Figure 10. Select File Options from the File drop down menu.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 3.4.2 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help) See Figure 9. Soft copies of the CyberComm Pro Software User Guide Manuals are available in the program itself. Select the manual option with reference to the meter you are using. 3.4.3 About CyberComm Pro (Help) See Figure 12. By selecting About CyberComm Pro from the Help drop down menu, the dialogue box will be shown as below. It tells you the version of the CyberComm Pro Program you are using. Select OK button to exit.
Instruction Manual 3.5 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Sub menus & Function Icons on the CyberComm Program See Figure 13. The figure shows the CyberComm Pro software Main Menu after linking with the meter. From this menu, most of the meter key functions can be emulated except calibration of pH probe and CAL EDIT key function.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 3.5.1 Function Icons See Figure 14. See also Figure 13. The function icons on the main menu each serve a vital role in the CyberComm Pro software, providing user friendly one click access. Figure 14: Function Icon Panel (extracted from Figure 11) Icon no. Function Name Description 1 Record Click on this icon to start recording meter readings, readings will be shown on the CyberComm Pro main menu. Data captured will also be stored to the hard disk.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Figure 15: Record overwrite prompt Figure 16- Print screen 18
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Continue from Section 3.5 Refer back to Figure 13 on pg 16. 3.5.2 Measurement Mode This indicates the current mode of measurement mode, you can change the mode by clicking on the tab to switch between the various parameters; pH, mV and Ion (Concentration). (Ion mode: available in pH 2500 only) 3.5.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Figure 17: Set Memory Options To disable the Data Log on Time Interval, uncheck the box for this option. This checkbox toggles between disable and enable of this option. To exit from Data Log on Time Interval dialog box, press OK or CANCEL button. Store Memory This option stores up to 16 sets of data into the memory. If the button for this option is clicked, the current reading will be stored into the memory.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Set Alarm Limits Allow both Low and High pH Alarm values to be set for pH, mV and Relative mV. The alarm dialog box will appear as shown. See Figure 19. Figure 19: Set Alarm Limits To change the alarm value, use the scroll bar to increase or decrease value. After selecting the alarm value, press OK button to confirm the set value. 3.5.5 Meter On/Off Switch on/off the meter. 3.5.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 3.5.8 Information This information will always be on the graph, showing the Elapsed Time of the measurement being carried out, the date and time which marks the start of the first data captured. 3.5.9 Data Reading The data captured from the meter is plotted on the graph while the measurement is being carried out. 3.5.10 Temperature This curve shows the temperature in which the measurement is carried out simultaneously.
Instruction Manual 3.6 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 To quit CyberComm Program See Figure 21. Choose Exit from drop down menu of File or Click the ‘X’ button on the top right hand corner of the window. A pop-up menu will prompt you to save settings; choose Yes if you want the settings you set to be available for next usage.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 4 IMPORT DATA READINGS INTO MICROSOFT EXCEL© You are able to view the Data Readings in a Microsoft Excel© spreadsheet. Steps to import data readings from a Microsoft Excel© worksheet: 4.1 In Microsoft Excel, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Go to File menu Select Open Select Program Files folder from the hard disk drive Select CyberComm folder Select CyberComm Pro Select the ”.dat” file which you have saved your data readings Double click on the selected “.
Instruction Manual 4.2 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Text Import Wizard- Step 1 of 3 Once you open a “.dat” file from the CyberComm folder, a screen will appear. See Figure 23. Fields Delimited/ Fixed width Default: ‘Delimited’ Select between delimited and fixed width for the preferred output layout of the file. Start import at row Default = ‘1’ Select the row of data to start importing into a Microsoft Excel© worksheet.
Instruction Manual 4.3 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Text Import Wizard- Step 2 of 3 See Figure 24.
Instruction Manual 4.4 CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Text Import Wizard- Step 3 of 3 Fields See Figure 25. Column data format Default: ‘General’ Advanced Text Import Wizard See Figure 26. Fields Decimal Separator Default: ‘.’ Thousands Separator Default: ‘,’ Click OK to confirm and exit. Figure 25: Step 3 of 3 Figure 26: Advanced Text Import Settings Click Finish to end the Text Import Wizard.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 Figure below shows CyberComm data presented on a Microsoft Excel© worksheet. See Figure 27. Figure 27: Excel Worksheet with imported “.
Instruction Manual CyberComm pH 1000/ pH 2500 5 PRINT READINGS 5.1 Printing using a serial printer Connect the pH 1000/ 2500 meter to the serial printer via RS232C cable (refer to the list of accessories). The configuration of the RS232C port is as shown below. 5.
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