Measurement Computing CB-7000 Utilities - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
1 Connect Modules ......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Connect the First Module ..................................................................................................1
1.2
Connect the second module...............................................................................................4
2 CB-7000 Utility User Manual...................................................................................................8
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................8
2.2
Introduction .......................................................................................................................8
2.3 Package of 7000 Utility .....................................................................................................8
2.4 Installation of 7000 Utility.................................................................................................8
2.5 Uninstall the 7000 Utility ..................................................................................................9
2.6 Start the 7000 Utility .......................................................................................................10
2.7 Operation of 7000 Utility ................................................................................................12
2.7.1 Main Window of 7000 Utility ..................................................................................12
2.7.2 Stop Searching..........................................................................................................12
2.7.3 Assign COM Port, Baud Rate and Checksum for Searching ...................................13
2.7.4 Invoke Module Configuration Setting......................................................................13
2.7.5 Test for ALL Found Modules ..................................................................................15
2.7.6 Command Testing for a Module ..............................................................................16
2.7.7 .MAP File Operation ................................................................................................17
2.7.8 Change Baud Rate and Checksum ...........................................................................18
2.7.9 Exiting the 7000 Utility............................................................................................19
3 Dual Watchdog .......................................................................................................................20
3.1 Operating Principles ........................................................................................................20
3.2
Host Watchdog ................................................................................................................20
3.3 Module Watchdog ...........................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................24
3.3.2
Frequent Module Reset Troubleshooting .................................................................26
3.4 Functions and Demo Programs.........................................................................................27
3.4.1 Host Watchdog Demo ..............................................................................................28
3.4.2 Communication Line Broken Detection...................................................................32
3.4.3 Module Watchdog ....................................................................................................32
4 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................34
4.1 7000 FAQ ........................................................................................................................34
4.2
MISCELLANEOUS FAQ ...............................................................................................35
4.3 Problem Reporting...........................................................................................................37