400 Series
EN - 62
9. CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC
CAUTION
The connection between instrument and PC is realized by means of cable
C2006.
In order to transfer the data onto a PC it is necessary to install beforehand
both the management software Topview and the drivers of cable C2006 on
the PC itself.
Before connecting, it is necessary to select the port to be used and the
correct baud rate (57600 bps) on the PC. To set these parameters, launch
the TopView software provided and refer to the programme’s on-line help.
The selected port must not be engaged by other devices or applications,
e.g. a mouse, a modem, etc. Close any applications running using the
Microsoft Windows Task Manager function.
The optical port emits invisible LED radiations. Do not directly observe with
optical instruments. Class 1M LED apparatus according to standard IEC/EN
60825-1.
To transfer data to the PC, follow this procedure:
1. Switch on the instrument by pressing the ON/OFF key.
2. Connect the instrument to the PC via the provided optical/USB cable C2006.
3. Press the ESC/MENU key to open the main menu.
4. Use the arrow keys (,) to select “RS232” to access data transfer mode and confirm
with ENTER.
MENU
AUTO : Ra, RCD, M
LOW
: continuity
M
: insulation
RCD : RCD test
LOOP : impedance
Ra : earth res.
123 : PH sequence
AUX : environment
LEAK : leakage curr.
PWR : analyzer
SET : settings
MEM : memory
RS232: data transfer
5. The instrument shows the following screen:
RS232
RS232
6. Use TopView controls to activate data transfer (please refer to the on-line help of the
program).