Xantrex Technology Xantrex Battery Monitor - Manual (Page 23)

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Battery Monitor communication software
The Xantrex Battery Monitor is able to communicate with a personal
computer. However, the optional external communications interface
kit is required for this feature. This communications interface only
needs to be connected when actually communicating with the
Xantrex Battery Monitor, which will avoid unnecessary power
consumption. With the dedicated Xantrex Battery Monitor Windows
95/98/Me/2000/XP
®
software, the user can simultaneously
display all parameters. You can also program the Xantrex Battery
Monitor from this link, and save the complete Function setup to
disk. Furthermore, you can also read history data, test the Xantrex
Battery Monitor, and activate or deactivate the Super-lock.
Super-lock
With the Super-lock feature, the setup menu of the Xantrex Battery
Monitor can be completely locked and secured by a password. In
Super-lock mode the history data cannot be erased. The normal
operating mode is not affected by the Super-lock and the Functions
in the setup menu can be reviewed, but not altered. Only a user/
installer with the password can unlock the Xantrex Battery Monitor
using the communication software.
The Super-lock must not be confused with the setup lock (Function
F20). The big difference between the two is that anybody can disable
the setup lock, even without communication between the Xantrex
Battery Monitor and the PC. The setup lock is used to avoid
accidental altering of the Function values. The Super-lock can only
be activated or deactivated through the communication software
using a unique password. The Super-lock feature is primarily meant
for warranty purposes.