Flowlink 5.1 Software Instruction Manual - Isco

Isco Flowlink 5.1 ® Software
Site Window - Pulse Doppler
Site Info - Pulse
Doppler
Devices - Pulse
Doppler
The Site Info tab of the Pulse Doppler Site window allows you to
view and change the site’s name, and date/time.
Site Name - displays the site name stored within the
instrument. To change the site name, type in the new name and
click the Apply button. Site names can be up to 37 characters
long. Any character may be used in the site name except the
following: \ / : * & ? " < > |
Date/Time Box - displays the instrument’s and your computer’s
time. These two times can be synchronized by pressing the
“Synchronize Instrument’s Time To Computer’s” button. Use the
Synchronize button with caution. Changing the time may affect
the readings stored in the instrument’s memory partitions.
Changing the time may cause readings to be overwritten, or
“gaps” in readings may occur. It is recommended that you
retrieve data from the instrument before synchronizing
the time and date.
GPS Information Box - Enter the Altitude, Latitude, and
Longitude of the site location for system mapping and other
geographical locating purposes.
The Devices tab of the Site window displays general information
about the instrument, secondary depth sensor and battery (if
applicable), and connection information.
• Site ID - Identifies the instrument at the site.
• Firmware Version - Level of firmware installed.
• System Voltage - Power status of the system.
To give the device a different name, click the Site Info tab,
highlight the name in the Site Name field, and type in the new
name. Site names can be up to 37 characters long. Any character
may be used except the following: \ / : * & ? " < > |
All of the information is read directly from the flow meter. The
Model Name and Firmware Version cannot be modified - they are
set at the factory.
Secondary Depth Sensor Box - If you are using a secondary
depth sensor, specify its type, span, and zero level offset (if
needed).
Connection Information Box - Displays the settings used to
communicate with the instrument. When off-line you can modify:
• Type - Direct or Modem. Select the Direct option when
connecting to the instrument with a communication
cable attached to your computer’s serial port. Select the
Modem option to connect to the instrument through a
telephone modem.
• COM port - (Direct) Select the appropriate COM port
setting from the pull-down menu. Refer to your
computer’s documentation for more information on COM
ports.
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