Dakota Ultrasonics MX-1 User Manual

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MX-1 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Programming the MX-1

1) Connect the serial cable (Part No. N-306-0010) to a COM port on

a computer and to the RS232 connector located on the bottom of

the MX-1. Remove and replace the rubber plug before and after

programming.

2) Assuming that DakView2 PC software is installed and running,

select the MX-1 icon from the DakView2 gauge selector icons. A

window will appear with the title “MX-1 Velocity Upload Utilty”.

3) Under the Preset Velocity heading are two options. The first

option is a test box with a velocity number displayed. The text box

is editable. To change the velocity, click in the text field and type in

the appropriate velocity number. The second option is a list box

with a material type displayed. To change the material type, click

the down arrow located to the right of the list box. Use the arrows

or slider bar to scroll through the available material types. Click on

a material to select it.

4) To select the units (english or metric), click on the radio button

located to the left of the units title. A black dot will appear in the

button when selected.

5) Click on the Program Gauge button located in the top right of the

window. A pop up window will be display with the following

message “Turn on gauge power”. Press the ON/OFF button on the

MX-1 to download the velocity. The MX-1 will display the new

velocity.