Introduction
You can
communicate with your PowerSight meter using a USB port of your
computer by using our USB-RS232 adapter. This offers a
convenience for some users and it is a necessity for others who
do not have an RS-232 serial port on their computer.
Hardware
Installation Instructions
Assuming
that your PowerSight Manager software (PSM) is installed, here
is how to install your USB adapter (part number USB-RS232):
Follow
these steps to install your USB adapter (part number USB-RS232):
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Verify
that your computer has PowerSight Manager software (PSM)
installed and that a USB port is available.
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Connect your USB-RS232 adapter to a USB port on the
computer.
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Connect one end of your COMM cable to the DB9 connector on
the USB-RS232 adapter and plug the other end firmly into
your PowerSight meter.
Software
Installation Instructions
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After
connecting your USB-RS232 adapter to the USB port, depending
on what versions of windows you have, the “Found Device”
dialog box will come up. Click on “next” to start the
installation process.
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Select
the “search for suitable drivers (recommended)” button and
click on “next”.
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Choose
to install files from CD-ROM.
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Insert
the supplied CD into the CD-ROM and click on “next”. If the
CD-ROM application starts, ignore it.
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When
the installation program has found the driver from the disk,
click on “next “ to continue. Continue to click on “next”
at every window until you can click on “finish”. There are
no more user-selectable options after this point.
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Clicking on “finish” completed the installation. A new
communications port should have been created on your
computer.
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Following successful installation, start your PSM software,
making sure your PowerSight is turned on and connected to
the USB-RS232 adapter through the COMM cable.
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Click
on the “Setup Communications” button on PSM and change the
comm port to the newly created port. (Most likely it is the
bottom port number on the list) Click on “ok” and PSM will
try to establish communications with your PowerSight.
Your PowerSight should now be
connected with PSM. If you have any problems or questions, see
the troubleshooting guides on the CD-ROM supplied with your
PowerSight meter.
Installation Guide
Click
here for
an downloadable installation guide. |
