Benning PV 1-1+ - Installing the Data Logger and Driver; Reading out Measured Values Via the USB Interface

4.2 Functions
Device description
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4.2.2 Installing the data logger and driver
To read the measured values of the device on a PC via the USBinterface, you must install the
hardware driver and the “BENNINGSOLARDatalogger” software on the PC once.
Requirements
• PC with USB-A port and sufficient storage space
• Download the hardware driver and the “BENNINGSOLARDatalogger” software from the
product page of the device
http://tms.benning.de/pv1-1
• Remove any connected safety measuring lines.
Procedure
1. Install the downloaded hardware driver on your PC.
2. Install the downloaded “BENNINGSOLARDatalogger” software on your PC.
3. Connect the device to your PC using the USBconnecting cable.
The hardware driver is installed automatically on a free COMport and confirms that the new
hardware can be used.
4.2.3 Reading out measured values via the USBinterface
You can read out the measured values of the device on a PC via the USBinterface and store
them as a CSV or TXTfile.
Requirements
• PC with USB-A port and sufficient storage space
• Installed data logger and driver
• Remove any connected safety measuring lines.
Procedure
1. Connect the device to your PC using the USBconnecting cable.
2. Start the “BENNINGSOLARDatalogger” program.
3. Go to “Tools”, click “RefreshPorts” and select the corresponding COMport.
The COMport used can be viewed by means of the Device Manager of your system.
4. Click “Download”.
5. Press and hold the “Measured value memory”key for approx.2 seconds until the download
takes place and the entire measured value memory is read out.
6. Store the read-out measured values as a CSV or TXTfile.
7. To open the measurement series, e.g. via a spreadsheet programme, click “Open”.