Badger Meter MC4000 Diagnostic Test Equipment - Manual (Page 22)

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MC4CON SOFTWARE
Installation
The MC4000 datalogger connects to a PC by means of a standard USB-A to USB-B cable The MC4CON software package
supports bi-directional communication with a PC The installation requires about 8MB of disk space under Windows
When the CD inserted into the PC's DVD/CD drive the MC4CON exe setup utility opens automatically and installs the MC4CON
software on the PC If the MC4CON exe setup utility does not start, navigate to the DVD/CD drive and open one of the setup
files as shown in Figure 8 , and then double click on the setup exe file to start the installation
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Figure 8: Setup folders and setup icon
Communication
MC4CON software allows bi-directional communication between a PC and the MC4000 datalogging utility The datalogger
function is fully programmable from a PC using the MC4000 in download mode In the upload mode, the PC transfers all
recorded data, transients and parameters to the MC4000 where for manipulation Communications between the MC4000 and
a PC is via the USB port that runs at 230,400 baud
The program automatically searches for an available communications port When the MC4000 software finds an open port
and establishes communications with MC4000, the Connection indicator turns green
USB
COM
Baud
230,400
O.K.
Find COM
Stop
Connection
COM 1
OFF
COM 2
COM 3
COM 4
COM 5
COM 6
COM 7
COM 8
COM 9
COM 10
COM Port Set COM Port Set
Disconnected and then re-connected the USB cable during communication severs the communication link between the PC
and the MC4000 To re-establish communications, select Find CoM The communication will automatically be re-established
COM Port Set Controls
Find COM Re-establish the communication when interrupted as experienced due to a disconnected cable
OK Starts the search for an open COM port
Stop Stop searching for an open COM port
Connection
Turns green when communications are established between the MC4CON software and an
MC4000 Handheld System Analyzer
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