User's Manual

The Correlator
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4.8 Communication
4.8.1 Connection between the correlator and the sensors
Short range radio is used for communication between the correlator and the sensors
(Power transmitters and Multi sensors)
Digital radio is used for Online measurements. Analogue radio is used for Offline
measurements. Therefore, the correlator is equipped with two radio antennas.
Antenna 1 … Digital radio
Antenna 2 … Analogue radio
4.8.2 Connection between the correlator and the computer
The delivered VK 77 connection cable is used to connect the correlator to a PC/laptop.
This connection is needed for
x correlation data transfer to computer
x firmware update file transfer to the correlator
To connect the correlator to a computer, proceed as follows:
Step Description
1
In the main menu, tap the button .
2 In the displayed menu, tap the Connect to PC button.
3
Establish the cable connection.
Connect the round plug of the cable to the USB/GPS socket of the correlator.
Markings on the plug and socket ensure that the plug is lined up correctly. You
must feel the plug engage.
4 Tap the Connect button on the correlator.
Result: The connection is made. The correlator is automatically detected by the
computer as a mass storage device. As soon as the "Connected" message on the
correlator’s screen appears, data can be transferred.
If no connection is made, check the cable connection again. If necessary, disconnect
the correlator from the computer, restart it or perform a reset, and follow steps 1 to 4
once again.
To end the connection, select the Disconnect button on the correlator. As soon as the
"Disconnected" message appears, the connection cable can be removed.
Connecting
Disconnecting