3M 48N Appendix D Software, DMS quick overview, Communicating and Downloading in DMS, Port

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Appendix D

Appendix D: Software

Appendix D: Software

The QUESTemp° 48N has the flexibility to be set up and controlled through computer software. The programmable start and stop time feature is only accessible through the computer. The instrument also has the capability of sending live data while measuring. These features are best utilized using 3MTM Detection Management Software DMS.

DMS quick overview

The focus of this section is to briefly introduce the following QSP-II topics: Downloading your data, setting up parameters, and viewing your data in charts, graphs, and reports. (For further details on DMS, please refer to the online Help and select Contents.)

Communicating and Downloading in DMS

In order to download, review the data, and setup parameters in DMS software, this will require connecting the QT⁰48N to a computer. The steps below explain connecting and communicating to DMS.

1.Using a 3M Quest cable, part number 054-715, plug the cable into the computer and plug the opposite end into the side jack of the QT⁰ 48 data

port.
	QT⁰ 48 data port
	∙ Connected and powered on

Connected to serial port

Figure 1-33: Communicating with the QT⁰ 48N and DMS

2.From the start page of DMS, select button and the instrument communication panel will appear.

3.Select Heat Stress and then select the Model Type by clicking on QT⁰48N. (See Figure 1-34).