Note: Use of the DP97 “CORRECTIONS PC SOFTWARE” supplied with the instrument facilitate the correction procedure by means of a much simplified, user-friendly approach described below.

7.USE OF CORRECTIONS PC SOFTWARE for Digital Probe Matching

a)Instrument set-up and software loading

PC Requirements: Any PC running in MS-DOS and having a 3½ ” disk drive, mouse and mouse drive r installed, (the software can be used without a mouse; use up/down arrows and/or ALT key with the highlighted letter in each function box). A printer will allow hard copies to be taken.

Using DP97 software & RS232 interface lead.

i)Connect the RS232 interface lead to the DP97 and to the PC according to the Pin configuration shown in section 6).

ii)Switch on the instrument and PC

iii)At the C:\> prompt, select the drive (if this is the correct drive for the PC in use) i.e. C:\a: “ENTER”

At the a:\> prompt type “TM-C” and “ENTER”. If using comms port 2, type “TM-C/2”.

After the introduction screen, the MAIN MENU will appear (refer to MAIN MENU diagram).

Note 1: These instructions are included in the software as the “text file” and can be Viewed or printed out as required.

Note 2: Prior to despatch the DP97 and PC software should be “enabled” for normal operation. In the unlikely event of a communications problem between the two items, please perfo rm the following procedure: With all set-up actions completed the Main Menu on the PC screen, press the SPAN s key on the DP97 whilst simultaneously clicking on the enable button on the Main Menu. To check, click the Query button and the status box should confirm enabled. Normal operation can now be carried out.

Note 3: To prevent corrections being programmed into the DP97 click on disable Button. See Note 2 to re-enable.

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