Agilent Technologies U1401A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Data Logger for Agilent
Handheld Multi-function
Calibrator and Meter
Installation Guide

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Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter Installation Guide III
Contents
Introduction 1
1 System Requirements 2
Hardware requirements 2
Software requirements 2
2 Installing the Data Logger 3
A shortcut to this software will be created on your
desktop. 4
Downloading the application software from the Web 3
3 Equipment Setup and Connection 5
4 Testing the Equipment Connections 6
Removing the Data Logger 8
Uninstalling from the Windows Start menu 8
Uninstalling from the Windows Add/Remove Programs 9

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Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter Installation Guide 1
Introduction
The Agilent U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function
Calibrator/Meter has a bidirectional (full duplex)
communication capability that enables data transfer from the
multimeter to a PC. The required accessory for this is an
optional IR- USB cable, to be used with an application
software that is downloadable from the Agilent Web site.
The U1401A Data Logger is an application software that is
targeted to extend the capabilities of the U1401A/U1401B
Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter. The software
provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) that allows
you to perform basic controls and measurements through the
PC. The software also adds a long- term data recording
function to the instrument.

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1 System Requirements
Hardware requirements
Instrument requirement
✔U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function
Calibrator/Meter
✔Option U5481A IR- USB cable
PC requirements
PC requirements Specification (minimum)
Processor 1.6 GHz Pentium®IV or higher recommended
Operating System Windows®XP Professional or Home Edition, (Service
Pack 1 or later), Windows®2000 Professional (Service
Pack 4 or later),Windows Vista® or Windows 7
(Professional, Ultimate)(32-bit and 64-bit) - 32-bit
application running on WOW64 (Windows-on-Windows
64-bit) emulator
Video 800×600 screen resolution (1280×1024 recommended)
Browser Microsoft®Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher (6.0 or higher
recommended)
Available RAM 512 MB or higher (1.0 GB or higher recommended)
Hard Disk Space 1.0 GB free disk space at runtime

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Software requirements
Software requirements Version (minimum)
Microsoft®.NET Framework Version 3.5
Visual Basic Version 6.0 Runtime
PL-2303 USB-Serial Driver Version 14.0.0.162 or higher

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2 Installing the Data Logger
You may obtain the application software from Agilent Web
site to install the U1401A Data Logger.
Downloading the application software from the Web
1Go to
http://www.agilent.com/find/handheld- calibrator- meter,
and download the U1401A Data Logger application
software.
2Save the file to any location on your hard disk.
3Disconnect any instrument that is connected to your PC
and close all other applications on your PC.
4Double- click the saved installation file to begin
installation.
5If you do not have any of the prerequisites installed, the
InstallShield Wizard software prerequisite will appear.
6Click OK to begin the installation of the listed missing
prerequisites.
7Once the above installation has completed, installation of
the Data Logger will proceed as normal.
8Follow the instructions on your screen to begin the
installation.
9Click Finish once the installation has completed.
10 A shortcut to this software will be created on your
desktop.
NOTE
•Prior to installing the Data Logger, ensure that your PC meets the
minimum system requirements for installation and operation
processes.
•If you are installing a newer version of the Data Logger, the
InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to override the installed older copy
of the Data Logger. Click Yes to proceed with the installation.

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3 Equipment Setup and Connection
Connect the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function
Calibrator/Meter to a computer for instrument control:
1Set up the communication parameters of the U1401A or
U1401B, and the personal computer you are using. The
default values for baud rate, parity, data bit, and stop bit
in the U1401A are 9600, n, 8, and 1 respectively.
2Ensure that the USB driver and the IR transfer software
has been installed on your computer.
3Attach the optic side of the cable to the communication
port on the meter. Ensure that the Agilent logo side is
facing upwards.
4Plug the USB cable terminal end into the USB port of
your personal computer.
5Use the Data Logger to retrieve the data that you need.
To U1401A or U1401B IR
communication port
To PC U SB po rt

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4 Testing the Equipment Connections
1Turn on the U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function
Calibrator/Meter and the computer.
2If a USB connection is being used and this is the first
time that the U1401A/U1401B has been connected to the
PC, then a New Hardware dialog will appear. Use the
default selections to install the driver.
3Start the Data Logger software from the Windows Start
menu (Start (Windows taskbar) > All Programs > Agilent > Data
Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator and Meter) or
double- click the Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function
Calibrator and Meter software icon on your desktop and a
screen similar to the one below will be displayed:
4The Data Logger will automatically search for the
connected instrument via the supported IO connectivity —
IR- USB option.
5Ensure that your connected instrument is powered on.
The instrument's serial number will be displayed when the
Data Logger is successfully connected to the instrument.

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System Setup
The Communication setup frame allows you to configure the
communication port settings of your PC to match the
U1401A/U1401B Handheld Multi- Function Calibrator/Meter.
Click Default to reset the parameters to the software default
parameters.
NOTE
The Data Logger will automatically search all communication ports for
your connected instrument. If you change communication ports, click
System Setup > Update Port to prompt the Data Logger to search for the
new communication port.

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Removing the Data Logger
The software can be removed either from the Windows Start
menu or by the Windows Add/Remove Programs.
Uninstalling from the Windows Start menu
To remove the software from the Windows Start menu,
proceed as follows.
1Select Start (Windows taskbar) > All Programs > Agilent >
Uninstall Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator
and Meter.
2The Windows Installer dialog box will appear and prompt
you to confirm the complete removal of the application.
Click Yes to proceed. To cancel the uninstallation, click
No.
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
removal process.

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Uninstalling from the Windows Add/Remove Programs
To remove the software by the Windows Add/Remove
Programs, proceed as follows.
1Select Start (Windows taskbar) > Control Panel to open the
Control Panel window.
2Double- click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove
Programs window will appear containing a list of
currently installed programs.
3Browse the list of currently installed programs to search
for the Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Multi-function Calibrator
and Meter 1.1 as shown below.
4Click Remove to uninstall the selected application.
5The Add or Remove Programs dialog box will appear and
prompt you to confirm the complete removal of the
application. Click Yes to proceed. To cancel the
uninstallation, click No.
6Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
removal process.

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Third Edition, June 30, 2011
U1401-90033
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