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Download/Upload Data
PAT4 is designed to be used in conjunction with Download Manager
TM
or XPress
TM
software for Windows
TM
which can send and receive fields within
its database to form a highly integrated portable appliance testing system. PAT4 may be controlled from Download Manager
TM
or XPress
TM
software,
providing a centrally administered testing regime. In this way the manipulation of large quantities of data is handled on a PC, each
PAT4 acting as a
slave to receive information on Clients, Locations and assets to be tested. The data and test results can then be downloaded to the PC as convenient.
To download or upload data, the PAT4 needs to be connected to a PC running suitable download software i.e. Download Manager
TM
or XPress
TM
software for Windows
TM
.
XPress
TM
software for Windows
TM
This Windows package produces certificates for Portable Appliance Testing. The database stores a wide variety of appliance and customer information,
together with a full test history. Test data may be edited, repairs added and power searches and sorts performed.
Serial Lead Connections
A 9 way lead is supplied with the PAT4. The following table indicates the lead format required. Some PCs require a 25 way connector.
Signal
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
+5V
PAT4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC
9 way ‘D’
7
3
2
6/8
5
4
1
4
9
PC
25 way ‘D’
4
2
3
5/6
7
20
8
20
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