User's Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter Title Page

1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-1

Scope of this Manual ......................................................................................... 1-2

Symbols ............................................................................................................. 1-2

Contacting Fluke................................................................................................ 1-2

Open Source Licenses........................................................................................ 1-3

2 Installing the Software ........................................................................ 2-1

System Requirements ........................................................................................ 2-1

Installing PQ Analyze Software......................................................................... 2-2

Installation Paths................................................................................................ 2-3

<AppData> Directory.................................................................................... 2-3

<Personal> Directory..................................................................................... 2-4

3 Communicating with the Recorder.................................................... 3-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-1

Ethernet LAN Communication with DHCP Support......................................... 3-2

Direct Peer to Peer Communication over Crossover Ethernet Cable ................ 3-4

Ethernet LAN Communication Using Fixed IP Addresses ............................... 3-6

Communication Over Direct RS232 Cable........................................................ 3-9

Creating the Direct Serial Connection in Windows XP ................................ 3-9

Creating the Direct Serial Connection in Windows Vista............................. 3-19

Install a Dummy Modem .......................................................................... 3-20

Set the Baudrate ........................................................................................ 3-24

Create a Network Connection ................................................................... 3-27

Communication Using Modems ........................................................................ 3-37

Creating the Modem Network Connection in Windows Vista...................... 3-37

Creating the Modem Network Connection with Windows XP ..................... 3-37

Start Options ...................................................................................................... 3-47

Firewalls............................................................................................................. 3-49

Communication Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 3-50

4 PQ Analyze Overview.......................................................................... 4-1