User manual – SurgeX Defender Series Surge + Diagnostic User Manual

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2.4 Diagnostic Software Installation

a. Install Software:

i. Download Software Installer from www.surgex.com.

ii. Unzip and run the installation utility.

iii.

Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation of

the Diagnostic Software

b. Starting the program: Open the “ESP Next Gen PCS” Software

on your PC (located under “Programs”). When you first open the

program, it will look like the following.

c. Select COM Port:

i. Specify which COM port the Diagnostic Software should

communicate through by navigating to “Setup/COM
Port”.

ii.

In the window that appears, use the drop box to select the appropriate COM port, and press
“Save

”.

1. Be sure to use the same COM port number that was selected in

Section 2 – 2.3 – f:

USB Serial Port Properties pop-up box

2. The correct COM port number may be automatically detected by pressing the “Auto

Detect” button while the Surge + Diagnostic

and Data Interface Cable are

connected to the computer.

3. The COM Port Settings may be automatically configured by pressing the “Auto

Configure” button. Windows Vista/7/8 users: For proper operation of this feature,
right-click on the application shortcut and choose “Run As Administrator”.

Your PC is now set up correctly to communicate

with the Surge + Diagnostic Product Line.