2.1Connecting to a PC/Installing the USB Driver (When the RS-232C cable or USB cable is used.)
Although the USB cable can be connected/disconnected while the instrument and PC are turned ON, you need to turn them OFF in the procedure below.
1.Turn off both the instrument and the computer.
2.Connect the instrument and the computer via the RS-232C cable or USB cable as illustrated. Connect the computer end of the cable to the serial port (when the RS-232C cable is used) or USB port (when the USB cable is used) of the computer.
Instrument
PC
RS-232C cable or USB cable
Notes:
•Attach the connectors securely in the correct orientation. When the RS-232C cable is used, securing the connectors with screws prevents accidental disconnection.
•Do not touch the terminals of the connector. Keep them clean and do not apply excessive force.
•Use a cable of sufficient length. If the cable is too short, a connection failure or disconnection may result.
•To disconnect the cable, grip the plug or connector securely. Do not pull the cable or bend it with excessive force.
3.Turn on the instrument and the computer.
4.Set the instrument to remote communication mode.
For the setting procedure, refer to the instruction manual for the instrument.
When the CM-700d/600d is connected, the remote communication mode is automatically set.
Continue from step 5 only when you use the USB cable for the connection between your PC and the instrument.
5.Install the instrument's USB driver for on the PC.
Windows XP
5-1.The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up. Select [No, not this time] and click “Next”.
5-2.Select “Install the software automatically” as the method to search for the driver and click “Next”.
5-3.A dialog box for confirming the Logo Test is displayed. Select “Yes”. The process to install the USB driver starts.
5-4.When the installation is complete, click “Finish”.
Windows Vista
5-1.When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up, select “Locate and install driver software.”
5-2.A dialog box for confirming the User Account Control is displayed. Select “Continue”.
5-3.When the Windows security dialog box is displayed, select [Install this driver software anyway]. The process to install the USB driver starts.
5-4.When the installation is complete, the dialog box will close automatically.
Windows 7
5-1.A message saying “Installing device driver software” is displayed in the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. Wait until the driver is installed. (The driver installation process may take several minutes.)
5-2.A dialog box for confirming the User Account Control is displayed. Select “Continue”.
5-3.The installation finishes automatically and a notification is displayed in the taskbar.
