RKI Instruments Data Cal 2000 User Manual
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29 • Setting Up the Data Cal 2000 Software
4. Select the communication port that will be used in the
Communication section. This is typically COM1 or COM2. Be sure
that the port that is selected is not already being used by some
other device.
5. Select the docking modules that are installed in the Docking
Module section. Ten selection boxes are displayed with the IDs 0
through 9. The IDs on the selection boxes correspond with the IDs
on the docking modules set by the ID switch (See “ID Switch” on
page 14). If modules with IDs 0, 1, and 2 are installed, then
selection boxes 0, 1, and 2 must be selected. If extra boxes are
selected or if the incorrect IDs are selected, communication errors
will result and the software will not work properly.
6. Select the cylinder and solenoid options in the Cylinder & Solenoid
section.
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If the SET Cylinder box is selected, then you will be able to enter
the Solenoids and Cylinders windows by clicking the Solenoids
or Cylinders button from the main menu. While in these
windows you will be able to define which cylinders the solenoids
control, update defined cylinders, and add new cylinders. If the
SET Cylinder box is not selected, then the Solenoids and
Cylinders buttons in the main program window will not be
available to click.
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The Expiration Notice will define how many days before a
cylinder expiration date the software will indicate that a cylinder
is nearing the expiration date. It is adjustable from 1 to 180 days.
7. Select the instrument information options in the Instrument
Information section.
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If Change Parameter is selected, you will be able to change
various parameters in connected instruments such as the serial
number and enter memos. See “Edit Function” on page 74 and
“Edit Function, Memo Entry” on page 75.
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The Auto Power OFF Time defines when a connected
instrument will turned off by the Data Cal 2000 after the most
recent operation, such as an automatic download or a manual
bump test. It is defined in seconds with a maximum setting of