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Figure 2.45 Changes Saved message box
SDS Æ Perform Comms Test
The Perform Comms Test menu option will send out a broadcast over the network to determine if any
SDS instruments are located on the network. If an instrument is located on the network, the software
will attempt to ping the device. This function will let the user know if communication with an SDS
instrument through the SDS Reporter software is possible. When the test has finished, one of three
options will happen:
1. No SDS found
No SDS instruments were found on the network. Check the network connections. A message
will be displayed to the user (figure 2.46). Click the “OK” button to close the form
Figure 2.46 No SDS found on network message
2. One or more SDS were found.
One or more SDS instruments were found on the network, and all responded to the ping. A
message will be displayed saying (figure 2.47).
Figure 2.47 Communications OK message