OTT netDL 1000 User Manual

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8 Setting OTT netDL operating parameters
To set the OTT netDL operating parameters, you need the "OTT Data Logger
Operating Program" (WBSLA0.exe) PC software. This software is found on the
"OTT netDL Software" CD-ROM (accessory).
Hardware and software requirements: Up-to-date standard PC with RS-232 inter-
face or USB interface (desktop/tower or notebook design); operating system:
Windows2000 (SP4) or later.
Additional (accessories):
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OTT netDL/PC data transfer cable (see accessories; null modem cable)
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USB connection cable
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RJ-45 crossover cable for direct connection between PC and OTT netDL
RJ-45 patch cable for connection via switch or router
8.1 Installing the OTT Data Logger Operating Program
How to install the OTT Data Logger Operating Program
 Insert the CD-ROM ➝ Select "Start" | "Run" I "d:\Software\English\setup.exe"
(d = CD-ROM drive; alternatively: Select "\Deutsch" or "\Français" or
"\Español" for another language).
 Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
8.2 Establishing the PC/OTT netDL communication link (on site)
In the Chapters 8 and 11 to 19, the establishment of a communication link
between the OTT netDL and a PC is a pre-requisite for the following steps.
The following description illustrates the setup of this communication link and
its variations.
How to set up a communication link using a data transfer cable
 Connect the data transfer cable (9-pin Sub-D socket to 9-pin Sub-D socket;
pins 2 and 3 each crossed) to a serial interface of the PC (e.g. COM 1).
 Connect the data transfer cable to the serial communication interface of the
OTT netDL (COM 1 or COM 2 (OTT netDL 1000 only); refer to Fig. 4).
 Start the OTT netDL operating program.
 In the OTT netDL operating program, select the serial interface (COM1, COM2)
and transmission speed (typically: 115200
bps) used in the "RS232/V.24"
communication path.
Note
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When the COM 1 serial interface is configured for the voice announcer, you
cannot use this interface for establishing a communication link.
How to set up a communication link using a USB connection cable
Requirements: USB interface drivers are installed (see below).
 Connect the USB connection cable to a USB socket of the PC
(USB connector type A).
 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB device interface of the OTT netDL
(USB connector type B; refer to Fig. 29).
 Start the operating program.
 In the operating program, select the "USB" com munication path.

OTT netDL 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	OTT
Model	netDL 1000
Category	Data Loggers
Language	English