Badger Meter 3100 Series Flow Monitor - Manual (Page 19)

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Installation & Operation Manual
USB Communication
If the Series 3000 Flow Monitor is ordered with an Analog Output Option card, a five-pin USB connector is also included. As
much as possible the commands mimic the use of the Front Panel controls.
To use this feature the following are required.
1. PC with USB ports and Windows HyperTerminal or other communications software
2. FTDI Virtual COM port drivers http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm
3. USB 2.0 A to Mini-B 5-pin cable
To communicate using HyperTerminal, use the following procedure.
1. Make sure that the Series 3000 has a Mini-B five-pin connector on the back panel. (The Series 3000 must have an Analog
Output Option card installed and will be marked Series # 3000-1x.)
2. Be sure the appropriate FTDI Virtual COM port drivers are installed on you computer.
3. Plug the USB 2.0 A end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. Plug the Mini-B five-pin end into the back
of the Series 3000.
4. Run HyperTerminal ( from the Windows Start Menu) and create a new connection, with a name and icon.