Pc Communications Kit; Using The Pc Communications Kit - Crowcon IRmax Instructions D'installation, D'utilisation Et De Maintenance

The IRmax or IREX can be linked to a computer using a PC communications kit, a small
unit with appropriate power and data input and output ports. An LCD shows the output
signal from the detector.
Connecting the detector to a PC opens up the possibility of uploading data from the
detector, as well as performing other functions such as zeroing and calibration.
Full details of how to carry out these functions are detailed in the PC communications kit
manual to be found on the CD supplied with the kit, which also holds the software to be
installed on the PC.
Warning:
The PC communications kit is not certified for use in a hazardous area. For
monitoring the IRmax in a hazardous area, choose a model incorporating the
IR Display.
The kit contains the communications module (shown in section 5.2), USB and Molex
connection leads, and CD containing PC communications kit software and manual in pdf
format.
Separate versions of the PC communications kit are supplied for the IREX and IRmax. They
are not interchangeable.

5.1 Using the PC communications kit

1. Install the PC communications kit software on to a computer from the CD provided.
2. Connect the PC communications module to computer. The computer will provide power
to the communications module via the USB cable.
3. Connect the PC communications module to the detector. Power to the detector can
be supplied via the power cable or directly from a DC supply. The LCD will show signal
current in units of 10 microamps, 2000=20mA.
If the detector has a USB port, the connection to the communications module can be
made using the USB cable. Some IRmax detectors do not have such a port; in this case
use the 6-way Molex lead provided.
4. Launch the PC communications kit software. The computer will detect the
communications module and the interface can be used to monitor and control the
detector. Full instructions are provided in the PC communications kit manual (M07967)
which is on the CD provided.
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