E8500 Instruction & Operations Manual
version 1.017
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CHAPTER 11
COMMUNICATIONS
The E8500 Plus analyzer communicates wirelessly with a computer using its internal
Bluetooth module. The communication protocol is as follows:
BAUD RATE: 115000 baud
FORMAT: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
HANDSHAKE: None
A.
EGAS SOFTWARE
You can enhance the performance and versatility of the E8500 by using the Emissions
Gas Analyzer Software (EGAS) program. EGAS is available for Windows 95 & higher.
Windows 8 users may have to load drivers from the following link:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-can-i-install-hardware-with-unsigned-drivers-in-windows-8/
The EGAS software is a robust package, and allows you to:
1. Monitor all emissions parameters simultaneously.
2. Record maximum, minimum, average and standard deviation for all emissions
parameters.
3. Set alarms for every emissions parameter including recording the time duration
that alarms have been exceeded.
4. Plot bar graphs and time plots of all parameters.
5. Select a variety of saving and printing options.
6. Enter custom fuel information.
7. Retrieve and save stored data.
Consult the EGAS manual for details on the software. The manual can be accessed by
clicking on “Help” and then “How Do I…” in the EGAS software program.