MoTeC PLM - Manual (Page 12)

12 PLM Setup Software
PLM Setup Software
The PLM Setup Software allows a PLM unit to be configured from a PC for a
particular target application. A new PLM unit must be configured before its initial
use in order to specify sensor type, display units etc. This section covers the
basic configuration of the PLM. Advanced functions are also covered in the PLM
Communications and Sensor Calibration sections.
Computer requirements
The PLM setup software runs under Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP
operating systems. The minimum recommended PC specification is a Pentium
90 with 16MB RAM and a serial port.
Connecting to a PLM
The PLM connects to the PC with a standard (straight-through) serial
communication cable from the PC serial port to the 9pin Female PLM
connector. During PC operations (sending or retrieving), the PLM should be
powered using the sensor loom.
Installing PLM Setup
The PLM Setup software can be installed either from the MoTeC Resource CD
supplied with the PLM, or from the MoTeC website (software.motec.com.au)
To start the program after installation, click on Start à Programs à MoTeC à
PLM Setup à PLM Setup
Configurations
The PLM configuration determines exactly how a unit will operates. The PLM
Setup software allows changes to be made to a configuration to change PLM
characteristics such as the sensor type, display units, analog output scaling,
backlight intensity etc.