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Instruction 24-9351
PCA
4-15
Data is transmitted to a computer in ASCII comma-delimited format,
which can be captured as a text file and then opened in most commer-
cially available spreadsheet programs. Note that each data record con-
sists of 20 fields, some of which may be blank for different tests and PCA
models as listed in Tables 4-1 & 4-2.
Use the communication software to capture and save the received data as
an ASCII text file. Consult the software’s documentation for detailed
instructions on how to perform this procedure.
To start transmitting data, first use the
st
keys to position the cursor (
z
)
in front of
TRANSMIT DATA and then press the key. Observe that
as PCA downloads its data, the word
TRANSMITTING appears on the
display.
CLEAR MEMORY
To clear all memory locations, first use the
st
keys to position the cursor
(
z
) in front of
CLEAR MEMORY and then press the key. The Clear
Memory Screen will then appear from where all saved data can be erased
(refer to Section 4.24).
Front Panel Key Functions:
– Toggle cursor (
z
) position
– Toggle cursor (
z
) position
– Select function next to cursor
– Go to Combustion Test Screen
– Go to ID Setup Screen
Operation