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KD2 Pro Operator’s Manual
4. The KD2 Pro Utility
• Microsoft Windows 98 or NT 4 (SP 5) or better
• Intel Pentium Pro or better processor
• One available serial port
or
one available USB port (most
models of USB-to-serial adapters supported)
• Microsoft Excel 97 or better (for saving data as .xls files)
Installation
You can install the KD2 Pro Utility using the included CD-
ROM (found in the inside cover of the KD2 Pro Operator’s
Manual). You can also download and install the latest version
of the Utility on Decagon’s download section of www.deca-
gon.com.
Downloading Data
This will transfer all saved measurement data on the KD2 Pro
to your computer. Do the following:
1. Make sure the RS-232 cable is connected to the KD2 Pro,
and to a COM port on your computer.
2. Open the KD2 Pro Utility.
3. Choose the appropriate serial communication (COM) port
from the “Use computer communication port” control on
the main screen.
4. Click the “Download” button in the lower right-hand cor-
ner. You can also go to the File Menu, and select one of
two options:
1) Download Summary Data
- Downloads and summarizes
the data readings, but does not display per-second read-
ings.
2) Download All Data
- Downloads all data currently stored
in the KD2 Pro’s memory. It displays complete data for
