Hoefer DQ300 - Manual (Page 28)

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Appendix: Internal Datalogging
Shipping Checklist
1. RS-232 Cable
2. Spreadsheet Interface software (1 CD) and
instructions.
Both of these items are necessary for retrieving the
stored data in the DQ300.
Hardware Requirements
1. PC with Windows ® 95 or later
2. MS Excel 5.0 or later
3. At least 1 available serial port
Software Installation
1. Exit all Windows programs.
2. Insert the CD and run the setup program.
3. The setup wizard will install the necessary files.
4. When the setup is complete, an icon named
“Spreadsheet Interface Software” will appear in the
“Programs” menu.
5. Restart your computer.
Connecting
1. Using the provided or standard RS-232 cable,
connect the 9 pin connector of the cable into the
available serial port of your computer.
2. Plug the opposite end of the cable into the base of
the DQ300.
3. Open the Spreadsheet Interface software.
4. Click on the box to the right of the COM port icon
to select the appropriate COM port. This is usually
COM port 2.
5. Click on “Start”. The program will find and open
MS Excel and should be ready for data transfer.
The boxes to the left of the COM port and MS
Excel should both be green.
6. Follow the directions from Section 3.7 for
collecting and downloading data from the DQ300.
Data will automatically appear in the MS Excel
spreadsheet. Be sure to save this data before
closing the software.