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where “p” is the COM port number and “c” is the assigned channel
number.
For example, if you want to run 2 counters in MIS mode, use
Window’s Device Manager to get the two COM port numbers for
the two counters (see 3.2). Lets assume they are COM4 and COM5.
Next, locate the USBcount50.exe program (normally under
“Program Files\USBcount50”) and highlight the file. Right click the
file and use “Create Shortcut” to make TWO shortcuts to the
program. Then for the first shortcut, right click it and bring up
“Properties”. In the “Target” field, add “ /MIS4:1” to the end of the
line
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. Do the same for the second shortcut but add “ /MIS5:2”.
Now, double click the first shortcut. An instance of USBcount50
will run and configure the counter on COM4. Next, double click the
second shortcut and this will launch a second instance of
USBcount50 but this time configuring the counter on COM5, and
also note that this second counter appears as a “CH2” tab. This way
you can easily identify which instance of software is for which
counter.
Note that you could also have chosen /MIS4:1 and /MIS5:1. Both
counters would then act like a CH1 tab. Its up to you how you
choose to configure the system.
In MIS mode, the settings for a particular software instance will be
saved when you exit, and will be separate to any other counter’s
settings.
You can run up to 4 counters in MIS mode and you can assign
channel numbers from 1 to 4.
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