38SW Data Acquisition Software Getting Started Manual December 2002 © 2003 Meterman Test Tools, All rights reserved. Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
WARRANTY The 38SW software for the 38XR Digital Multimeter is warranted against any defects of material or workmanship within a period of 90 days following the date of purchase of the software CD by the original purchaser or original user. Any software CD claimed to be defective during the warranty period should be returned with proof of purchase to an authorized Meterman Test Tools Service Center or to the local Meterman Test Tools dealer or distributor where your software was purchased.
8SW Data Acquisition Software Introduction The 38SW Data Acquisition Software support package (hereafter referred to as the 38SW ) is designed to allow you to combine the power of your PC with the precision measuring capability of your Model 38XR DMM. This combination lets your PC display, format, record, save and print any measurement parameter being performed by the 38XR DMM.
38SW Getting Started Manual PC and WindowsTM Minimum Operating Requirements PC: • • • • IBM type platform with 486 or better processor. 8 MB of free hard-disk space At least 2 MB of RAM One available serial port Operating System: MS Windows versions WIN 95/98, NT, ME, 2000, or XP Installing Model 38XR PC Software Use the following procedure to install the 38SW: 1. Close all open applications on the PC and insert the 38SW CD ROM in your CD drive. 2.
Data Acquisition Software Getting Started Getting Started Model 38XR Software is not difficult to use, but like many application that use RS-232 serial port communications it all goes smoother if you follow some basic procedural steps. These basic steps are presented twice: First as a high-level overview, second as detailed steps including those sub-steps you’ll need to get started.
38SW Getting Started Manual Detailed Steps 1. Connect the Model 38XR DMM to the PC using the optically isolated serial cable provided. Not all serial cables are alike in wiring and pin out, so we recommend using only the supplied cable with the 38SW. 2. At the 38XR DMM, rotate the range switch to the desired parameter and range for the measurement. Some functions are autoranging while others require a range selection or AC/DC selection.
Data Acquisition Software Getting Started change. If no serial port is available, you may have to disconnect a serial device (i.e. mouse or printer), disable its software and re-boot the PC to make a serial port available. Baud Rate - 9600. The Model 38XR uses a fixed output rate which cannot be changed. Data Bits - 8 Start/Stop Bits - 1 Parity - None or Odd 1. Flow Control - None 1. Gateway 2000 and Compac Laptop Computers require the Parity setting to be Odd. 8.
38SW Getting Started Manual Help Files The 38SW includes Help Files containing detailed instructions for using all the features included in the 38SW. If you need assistance using the 38SW commands go to the HELP Contents and select the specific help subject (i.e. New File, Recording, MAX, MIN, etc.) Additional help maybe found on the web at: http://www.metermantesttools.com/ Printing Help Files To get a full paper text of the HELP files, go to the HELP menu. Select the PRINT HELP button.
Data Acquisition Software In Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries In Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries Please read the warranty statement located in the front of this manual before requesting replacement. During the warranty period any defective software can be returned to your Meterman Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.metermantesttools.com for a list of distributors near you.
38SW Getting Started Manual Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Meterman Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.metermantesttools.com for a list of distributors near you. European Correspondence Address* Meterman Test Tools Europe P.O. Box 1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands *(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address.
