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If a time correction is required, press the number keys as described in Section 5.1.3 NUMERICAL ENTRY to set the correct
time. When the cursor reaches “T”, the “T” will change to “s”. Press the READ/SELECT key to update the clock to the
corrected time.
If the user prefers a 12 hour clock, with am and pm indicated, then press the MODE key twice after the meter displays [TIME
s]. The meter will display [12-HR s]. Press the READ/SELECT key. The meter will display the time and an A for am or
a P for pm. Correct the time as necessary, using the SCAN
<
key to change the A to a P or vice-versa. If no keys are
pressed for a few moments, the cursor will move under the “T” and the “T” will change to an “s”.
The READ/SELECT key may be pressed at any point to update the meter’s clock after changing at least one character.
ALT / ALT may be pressed at any time before pressing the READ/SELECT key to escape the time-change configure loop.
5.9.3.4 CONFIGURE DATE
Press the MODE key repeatedly while in the CONFIGURE loop, until [DATE s] is displayed. The date previously set in
the meter will be displayed in the DD/MM/YY format. If a date correction is required, press the number keys as described
in Section 5.1.3 NUMERICAL ENTRY to set the correct date. When the cursor reaches the D at the right of the display,
the “D” will change to an “s”. Press the READ/SELECT key to accept the corrected date.
5.10 RS232 DOWNLOAD USING ADM DATAFLOW SOFTWARE
The readings stored in memory in an ADM-880C AirData Multimeter may be electronically downloaded directly into a
personal computer using an RS232 serial cable. The data communications utility program that performs the data download
is Shortridge Instruments, Inc. ADM DataFlow®. DataFlow ports the data from the meter to the computer and then saves
the data in a format known as comma separated value (CSV). This *.csv file is a text file, which can be directly imported
into most spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Excel®.
5.10.1 QUALIFIED OPERATING SYSTEMS
The DataFlow software has been qualified on computers running these Microsoft Windows operating systems: 98SE,
Win2K, XP and VISTA. Windows NT has not been specifically tested, but can be considered qualified based on its similarity
to Win2K. Computers with Microsoft Me may also be used with slightly diminished functionality (less COM port visibility).
5.10.2 INSTALLING DATAFLOW SOFTWARE
Insert the DataFlow installation CD into a CD drive. If the computer is configured for autostart, the installation software will
begin within a few seconds. If the installation does not begin , open Windows Explorer, navigate to the root directory of
the CD drive, and double click startup.exe.
An InstallShield application will start first, which will serve as a guide for the rest of the installation. DataFlow requires the
Microsoft .NET Application Framework. The first part of the installation process launches the .NET installer, which presents
the .NET user agreement from Microsoft. After reading the agreement, select “I Agree”, then click the “Install” button. After
.NET has finished installing, the InstallShield Wizard will display a prompt to install DataFlow. Click the “Next” button to
continue, and follow the prompts until installation is complete.
5.10.3 USING DATAFLOW SOFTWARE
Connect the meter to a serial port on the computer using the supplied RS232 serial cable. The meter must be turned on,
and must be in the MANUAL reading mode. Any AUTO read, TREND, or TIMED readings in progress must be halted
before attempting the download. Readings in memory may be downloaded while any message is being displayed except
[TIMED DONE]. If the display reads [TIMED DONE], press the ALT key to display the last reading stored.
Launch DataFlow by selecting the red Shortridge Instruments ADM FlowHood icon on the computer desktop, or select
Start
> Programs > Shortridge Instruments > DataFlow
from the computer main menu. The DataFlow window will be displayed.
Click the “Connect” button on the upper right side of the DataFlow window. On first use a list box will pop up listing the
available COM ports. Highlight the port to which the ADM-880C is connected, and click “OK”. The DataFlow software will
communicate with the meter, and the status bar at the bottom of the window will display something similar to
Connected
to ADM-880C, Serial #Mnnnnn, Ready to download 400 readings.
Click the
Download
button. A standard Windows file selection dialogue will open, prompting for a name and directory for
the file in which the downloaded data will be stored. The default directory is MyDocuments\Shortridge ADM Data. If the
default directory is changed, the new directory will become the default for all future downloads from the ADM-880C AirData
Multimeter. Enter a file name and click
Save
. The download will begin automatically, and the status may be viewed on the
progress bar which appears at the bottom of the DataFlow window.
A pop-up window will appear when the download is complete. Click the
Download More Data
button to continue the
application, or click
Exit DataFlow
. The download process does not affect the contents of the memory stored in the meter.
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