Heath Consultants Heath Volume Corrector (HVC) - Manual (Page 11)

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HVC HOST Operating Software
HVC Host is the companion software interface to the HVC instrument. The application program
provides for configuration, calibration, local and remote communication, interrogation, data collection
and data processing.
The Auto Download feature allows automatically polling any or all the instruments (on remote
communications- modems or TC/IP) from a “Master Directory” list. This “Auto Download” feature is
included in the HVC Host and is supplied on CD ROM media. The self expanding executable “setup”
file will guide the user through the installation process.
This install will work in Windows operating systems for Win XP, Win Vista and Win 7.
NOTE: This install must be on each workstation in a network. The data can be sent to a network drive
and be shared by other workstations that have HVC Host installed. Remember to change the “Data
Paths” of each workstation to use the same network drive and directory. DO NOT INSTALL THIS
SOFTWARE DIRECTLY ONTO THE NETWORK SERVER DRIVE.
Software Installation
To install, locate the file “HVCHostSetup.exe”. Double-click the file to install. Follow the instructions
to complete the installation process. After the software is installed, you may need to configure the com
port to directly connect to the instrument. Com 1 is very common for direct communications; however,
many newer computers are not equipped with a 9-pin connector for direct connect with the standard
com cable. A “USB to Serial adapter” may be required. Follow the instructions included with the USB
to serial adapter. After the adapter is installed and connected to the PC, go to “Start”/ Control Panel/
System/ Hardware/ Device Manager/ “Ports” (click the “+” to the left of “ports”) Look for “USB to
Serial Bridge (com xx)” Enter this port number in the HVC Host (Host Setup/ Configure Host)/
“Direct”. Any port from 1-255 can be chosen. Note: Only the available ports will be listed in HVC
Host/ Host setup “Name” dropdown.
NOTE: HVC Host requires a screen setting of at least 800 X 600.