Alicat Flow Vision SC - Manual (Page 15)

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Section 3 - Communicating with a Device
In this section you will learn about:
• Connecting and registering an Alicat Scientific device
• Opening the Device Module
• Polling a device
• Locking the front display
• Changing the measured gas
• Changing averaging
• Taring the unit
• Set-point control (controllers only)
• Valve tuning (controllers only)
• Getting information about the instrument
• Removing devices
• Setting software alarms
• Creating custom modifiers
Connecting To An Instrument And Receiving Data
In order to start using Flow Vision™ SC with an instrument, you will need to
add the instrument to Flow Vision™ SC’s device module.
There are two ways to add devices to Flow Vision™ SC. The “Add” option
allows you to add a single device on a known COM port. If you have multiple
devices or you are not sure which port your device is connected to the “Search”
option is a better choice.
Adding a device on a known COM Port
If you have not connected your instrument to your computer you will need to
do this before taking the next step. You can connect an Alicat instrument to a
computer using Alicat accessory cable MD8DB9 or by following the directions
in the Alicat instrument manual about how to make a cable.
With your device connected to your computer and powered up, open the
“Devices” tab and select “Add”.
A window will appear entitled “New Device”.