Bronkhorst LIQUI-FLOW mini (from 01-07-2013) - Manual (Page 15)

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3.4.2 Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
RS232 communication can be used for operating the instrument using the Bronkhorst FlowDDE server application. Dynamic Data
Exchange (DDE) provides the user a basic level of interprocess communication between Windows applications. FlowDDE is a DDE
server application. Together with a client-application, either self-made or with a SCADA-program from third parties, it is possible to
create an easy way of data exchange between the flow controller and a Windows application. For example, a cell in Microsoft Excel
could be linked to the measured value of the LIQUI-FLOW TM mini and when the measured value changes, it will be updated
automatically in the Excel spreadsheet.
3.4.3 FlowDDE
The FlowDDE server also offers a lot of test facilities and user-adjustable settings for efficient communication with the connected
flow/pressure meter or controller. How to setup a DDE link with FlowDDE is described in the help-file of the FlowDDE application.
Programming examples are available for making applications in: Visual Basic, LabView and Microsoft Excel.
3.4.4 Software
Examples of free Bronkhorst® DDE client applications: FlowDDE, FlowPlot and FlowView. Other software programs supporting DDE
are for example MS-Office, LabView, Intouch and Wizcon.
Bronkhorst® software programs “FlowView” (left) and “FlowPlot” (right)
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FlowDDE and other Bronkhorst applications are available on the support CD or can be downloaded from the
Bronkhorst internet site: http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/products/accessories_and_software/
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