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Introduction
DataTransfer allows transfer of raw data from the HERMIT 2000 to
the IBM PC and compatibles.
You may transfer as many as 24 input channels (columns) at a
time. However, this number is decreased by 1 for each input channel
containing dual-mode inputs. In general, no more than 12 dual-
mode inputs can be transferred at a time.
Transferred data containing header information and numeric data
are stored in a file of your choice. In addition, you have the option to
store the numeric data (without the header information) in a sepa-
rate file. The file containing the numeric data may then be easily
transported into a spreadsheet or other software for further manipu-
lation.
Environment and Hardware Requirements
DataTransfer requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, or 100% compatible,
equipped with an asynchronous communications adapter (RS232
port), running under DOS V2.0 or higher.
DataTransfer is supplied on 3½” and 5¼” double-sided double-den-
sity diskettes formatted using MS-DOS. The program is copyable to
another diskette or hard disk.
Installing DataTransfer
We recommend running DataTransfer from a backup copy, not from
the master diskette. To install or create a backup of the master, fol-
low these steps:
1. Insert the DataTransfer master diskette in drive A. The master
should contain the following files:
DT.BAT
DATATRAN.EXE
2. If you are installing DataTransfer to a floppy diskette, insert a
blank, formatted diskette into drive B.
3. Set the system prompt to the drive and/or directory where
DataTransfer is to be installed.
4. Type COPY A:*.* <return>.
Transferring Data
Overview
To begin the data transfer process, follow these steps:
1. Type DT<return>.
2. Enter the file name(s) and set the communication parameters,
then press <F1>.
3. Prepare your HERMIT instrument. This entails setting the com-
munication parameters and getting the HERMIT 2000 to display
Appendix F: DataTransfer
HERMIT Data Transfer Utility
Version 1.4, July 1992. Copyright © 1989, 1990, 1992, by In-Situ Inc.
All rights reserved.
Appendix F: DataTransfer
Using DataTransfer: Quick Summary
1
Wake the HERMIT, press
SETUP I/O
, press
F2
for RS232. Set
9600, 8, none, CR.
2
Press
F3
for PRNT and set Print width to 80.
3
Install DataTransfer. Connect the HERMIT to the PC.
4
Exit Windows. Set the the DOS prompt to the directory where
you installed Data Transfer. Type DT <enter>. Press any key.
5
Enter a file name for the data, with a period and 3-letter extension
(like .txt). Set the com port and Baud: 9600, Parity: None, Char-
acter: 8 bits, End of line sequence: Cr.
6
At the computer, press the
F1
key.
7
On the HERMIT, press the
Dump Data
key, then
F1
for PRINT.
Select the test number, step number, input channel to start with,
number of columns of data, start and end percentage.
8
At the computer, press any key to start the transfer.
