APG IRU-9400 user manual - Manual (Page 18)

IRU Series
Rev. B1 3/10
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• Utility Software Installation
The Windows based utility software, used for adjusting sensor settings, is
supplied on a mini CD. The installation program should auto-run when the
mini CD is inserted into a CD or DVD ROM drive. The installation process
will prompt you as needed to complete the installation. If the installation
program does not auto-run when the CD in inserted, the “Setup.exe” program
can be executed from the Windows “Start” menu “Run” option by entering the
file location and file name, or by locating and double clicking on the file using
Windows Explorer.
Troubleshooting Sensor Communications
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The communications status is displayed in the lower right hand
side of the screen, indicated as either “ERROR No Communication”,
or “Communication OK”. If an error is indicated, click on the
“Communications” button to change the communication port to match
the RST’s connection to the computer (Com Port 1, Com Port 2 or USB).
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If communication is not established, check the RST wiring and the cable
connection to the computer. A minimum of 15 volts must be supplied in
order to establish communications.
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If you are using the RST-2001A serial interface module, and
communication cannot be established, then you may have a computer
communications port conflict. If device drivers have been loaded on your
computer for another device that uses the serial com port, then the drivers
must be removed or disabled before another device (such as the RST unit)
will be able to communicate through the port.
The parameter windows in the utility software should automatically be
populated with the current sensor settings once communications is established.
The “Receive” will also load the sensor setting into the utility program. Sensor
settings are changed by clicking on the appropriate window(s), entering the
desired value(s), and then click the “Send” button. The “Reset” button will load
the factory settings into the sensor. The “File” button is used to save or recall
the full list of sensor settings to or from the computer. The program is closed by
clicking on the “Exit” button.