BT100-EU-EN V3.0 8/13
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PC Software
Overview
The supplied software combines data acquisition and datalogger functionality.
Data acquisition is the process of storing readings on a PC while the meter is connected to the PC
and while the meter is actively taking measurements.
When Datalogging, the meter is taking and storing readings in its own internal memory while
disconnected from the PC. Later, the meter can be connected to the PC to offload the stored data.
Installing the Windows Application Program
1. Connect the BT100 to the serial PC port using the supplied interface cable.
2. Place the supplied software CD in the PC CD-ROM drive
3. Wait for “Autorun” to start and follow the on-screen instructions
4. If “Autorun” does not start, click on “Start” then “Run”. Type the drive letter of the CD-ROM and
:\VB\Disk1\Setup.exe and click OK (To install the LabVIEW version, type the drive letter and
:\LV\installer\Setup.exe and click OK).
5. Change the path if necessary or choose to install the program to its default location.
6. Launch the program by double clicking the program in the location where it was saved during
installation.
7. Do not run the supplied software until the meter is properly connected to the PC.
Software Operation
Click “Start” on the Start menu, click “Programs” and then click on “BatTester” to launch the program.
The COM Port screen will appear. Select the COM Port and then click OK.
The Battery Tester main screen will appear. On the lower right side of the
screen, “COM XX” will appear if a connection has been accomplished (where
XX is the COM Port number). “NO COM” will appear if there is no connection.
The function of the Main screen icons are:
1. Opens the “Save As” dialog box to save data to a new file.
2. Opens the “Open” dialog box to open a saved file.
3. Opens the “Real Time List” display box for data acquisition mode.
4. Opens the “Real Time Graph” showing voltage and resistance data.
5. Opens the “Real Time Sampling Rate” dialog box for datalogging.
6. Opens the “Data Logger” box and downloads the data from meter to PC.
7. Opens the “Manual Records” box and downloads the data from meter to PC.
