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Software utilities – Dynasonics TFXM Series Ultrasonic Multi-Channel Flow Meter User Manual

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Rev. 8/02

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TFXM

SOFTWARE UTILITIES

The TFXM flow meter is available with two software utilities,
UltraLink and DataLink. The UltraLink utility is used for
configuration, calibration and communication with the TFXM flow
meter. The DataLink utility is used for uploading and translating
data accumulated in the optional datalogger module.

UltraLink has been designed to provide TFX users with a
powerful and convenient way to configure and calibrate all TFX
flowmeters. UltraLink can be used in conjunction with an infrared
communications adapter (Dynasonics P.N. D005-2115-001),
RS232 or RS485.

System Requirements

Computer type - PC, operating system Windows 95/98/2000/XP,
a communications port, hard disk and 3.5" diskette drive.

Installation

1. Backup/Copy all files from the enclosed disk to a folder on the

computer hard disk.

2. Remove the diskette from the computer and store.

3. From the "Start" command, RUN UlSetup.exe from the hard

disk folder.

4. UlSetup will automatically extract and install on the hard disk

and place a short-cut icon on the desktop.

5. Most PCs will require a restart after a successful installation.



Initialization

1. Connect the PC to the TFX flowmeter using the infrared

communications adapter (Dynasonics P.N. D005-2115-001),
ISO-MOD RS232 or ISO-MOD RS485.

2. Double-click on the UltraLink icon. The first screen is the

“RUN-mode” screen, See Figure 4.1 , which contains real-time

Important
Notice!