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Connecting to PC
To use the software supplied with the data collector, it must be connected to a PC.
Connecting via RS-232
RS-232 connection is required when updating the firmware. To connect the data collector
to a PC via RS-232 port:
1.
Connect the mini USB end of the RS-232 cable to the communication port of the
data collector.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to a RS-232 serial port on the computer.
3.
Make sure the unit is turned on after the cable is connected.
Connecting via USB
To connect the data collector to a PC using the USB cable:
1.
Connect the mini USB end of the USB cable to the communication port of the data
collector.
2.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
3.
Make sure the unit is turned on after the cable is connected.
Running WinTaskGen
1.
Install and run WinTaskGen on your PC.
2.
For USB connections, please install and run the virtual COM port driver.
3.
Check “Define comport long parameters” checkbox on top if necessary. Extra
options appear as shown below when you check this option.
4.
Select the options from the dropdown menu. When you define communication
protocols, you must set the same value with the device.
COM options: Select the COM port the device is connected to. (Look for
the Virtual COM port connection in the Device Manager on your PC)
