Communications Setup
After Insight has been installed, it is necessary to establish communication
between the data logger and the PC. This will normally happen automatically
when the logger is plugged into the PC: connect the logger to a free USB port
and it will be ready to work.
Up to three XDL12 loggers can be connected to the PC simultaneously when
gathering data by hardwired telemetry
(
see p. 29
)
.
In case of any problems, note that the process should proceed as follows.
1. Using the communications lead supplied, connect the logger to a free USB
port on the PC (to minimize communications problems, connect the lead
first to the PC and then to the logger). The red LED on the logger should
flash five times to confirm that the connection between the communications
lead and the logger has been made.
If the PC is having a Datapaq logger connected for the first time, Windows
will display a ‘Found New Hardware’ message and the PC is then ready to
work with the logger. If any warnings are displayed about driver-signing,
confirm them (Datapaq drivers have been tested, and were installed when
Insight was installed).
Typical sources of problems with establishing communication
x
Communications lead not fully inserted
– Check correct sockets
are being used.
x
Damaged communications lead or connectors
– Check for breaks
and other damage. Replace the lead.
x
Battery not charged
– Recharge the battery, ensuring the charging
LEDs are illuminated (see p. 12).
2. On the Insight software’s menu bar, select Logger > Setup to open the
Communications Setup dialog.
In order to view the Communications Setup dialog when
multiple loggers
are to
be used, each logger must be attached to the PC separately.
3. Click Test.
If the logger is detected, its type and the port to which it is connected are
displayed.
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