Sigma SQM-160 manual Chapter MonComm Software Introduction, Run MonComm

Chapter 4 MonComm Software

4.0Introduction

Included with the SQM-160 is a Windows 95/98 program, MonComm. MonComm is used to setup instrument parameters, graph, and save instrument readings.

4.1Installation

1.Insert installation Disk 1 into your computer’s A Drive.

2.In Windows 95/98 select Start, then Run. Type A:\Setup, then click OK.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4.2Run MonComm

Before starting the MonComm program, connect the SQM-160 to your computer with the straight-thru DB-9 cable supplied.

In Windows 95/98 select Start, Programs, MonComm 1.0, MonComm to start the program.

The main MonComm screen will appear. If the

SQM-160 was located by the program,

MON Ver X.XX will appear below the menu.

If “No Instrument Found” appears instead, check your connections, and click Find Instrument to try again.

At this point, the download list displays the last films downloaded to the SQM-160. To display the setup currently stored in the SQM-160, click Load Unit Films. The Download list is updated with the SQM-160 films.

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