Download APD 2000 Users Manual

APD 2000® Users’ Manual
Update Software
This button updates the operating firmware in the APD 2000®. To update the
software, put the APD 2000® in the download new software mode by selecting
APD2000 v 6.xx - DOWNLOAD NEW SW from the Menu Tree (see para.
2.2.1). Press the Update Software button. The updated software should be
present in the "a:" disk drive. If your computer has another drive assignment,
switch to that drive and select the desired file. APD 2000® firmware has a 'HEX'
filetype. The download will start as a DOS operating session and automatically
return to the main window.
Clear Memory
This button will clear the datalogging memory of the APD 2000® for another run.
Make sure any data in the APD 2000® is uploaded before executing this option.
Review File
This button allows the user to select a data file that has been previously
captured and saved. The data will be displayed in the main review window.
Exit
This button causes the application to exit.
Total Records
This section displays the total records collected or in the file and the start and
end times for the data.
Filename
Enter the name of the filename where collected data will be saved. If a filename
already exists, data will be appended to it. Up to 10,000 records may be saved
in a single file.
Description
A short (less than 80 character) description may be entered for data files that
are being uploaded or captured in direct mode.
Comm Ports:
Select either COM1: or COM2: to reflect the port where the communications
cable is installed. Clicking on this option will also reset the selected port to
restore communications.
Communications Status
This animation box shows if communications is present between the PC and the
APD 2000®. A moving link shows data is moving properly between the PC and
APD 2000®. A blue 'X' shows the link is broken.
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