LaMotte SMART Link 2 - Manual (Page 4)

Smart Colorimeter/Spectrophotometer Con nec tion
1. Plug the round 8 pin mDIN end of the cable into the RS232 port of
the SMART Colorimeter.
2. Plug the rectangular 9 pin F D-submin end of the cable into a Serial
port, or “COM port,” on the computer. Note which port you have
used.
First Steps
1. Setup the Smartlink Operator: Click on Setup/ Operator Information
to enter your operator’s name, address, phone and report message.
This information will appear on report headers.
2. Setup the Smartlink Device. Click on Setup/Select Device to
indicate which testing device you sill be using to collect data.
Connect the device to one of your PC’s available comports.
3. Setup the Comport. Click on Setup/Com Port Setup to initiate serial
communication with the device selected in Step 2 above.
Test Data
Single Test Entry
Smartlink 2 provides a data grid to allow test entry into the Smartlink 2
database as the tests are performed. If you plan to run a number of tests
someplace where you can connect the meter to your computer you may
wish to transmit the data to the computer as they are completed. The
single test entry does require a site to be selected before tests can be
transmitted.
Multiple Test Download
Smartlink 2 provides this data grid to allow the transmission of stored data
from either the colorimeter or the spectrophotometer. Normally, this data
grid is used after the tests have been completed and stored in the data log
of your meter. This becomes very convenient when tests need to be
conducted on-site.
Site information
This data entry screen allows you to enter site data and also collect data
from the Smartlink colorimeter or spectrophotometer.
How do I enter test results?
1. Make sure the proper device has been selected (Select Device)
2. Make sure the comport has been properly setup (Com Port Setup)
3. Be sure the device (colorimeter/spectrophotometer) is properly
connected to the computer.