Agilent Technologies U1701A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Data Logger for Agilent
Handheld Capacitance
Meter
Quick Start Guide

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II Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide

Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide III
Contents
Contents
Introduction 1
System Requirements 2
Agilent License Terms 3
A. Hardware and Data Logger Installation 6
Hardware Installation 6
Data Logger Software Installation 7
B. Equipment Setup and Connection 8
C. Using the Data Logger 9
Automatic - Continuous Mode 10
Automatic - Up To x Count Mode 11
Manual Mode 12
D. Removing the Data Logger 13
Uninstalling from the Windows Start menu 13
Uninstalling from the Windows Add/Remove Programs 14

IV Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide
Contents

Introduction
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 1
Introduction
The Agilent U1701A/U1701B Dual Display Handheld Capacitance
Meter has a bi- directional (full duplex) communication capability that
enables data transfer from the meter to a PC. The required accessory
for this communication capability is an optional IR- USB cable, to be
used with an application software that is downloadable from the
Agilent Web site.
The Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter is an
application software that is targeted to extend the capabilities of the
U1701A/U1701B Dual Display Handheld Capacitance Meter. The
software provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) that allows
you to perform basic controls and measurements through the PC. The
installation of this application software will not affect the electronic
characteristics, specifications, functions, and operations of the
instrument.
For instrument set up and operation, please refer to the Agilent
U1701A Dual Display Handheld Capacitance Meter User's and Service
Guide, U1701- 90032 or Agilent U1701B Dual Display Handheld
Capacitance Meter User's and Service Guide, U1701- 90055.
Figure 1 Cable connection for remote communication
IR-USB Cable
NOTE
The IR-USB cable functions as a serial RS-232 that connects the instrument to the
USB port of the computer.

2 Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide
Introduction
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Instrument Requirements:
•U1701A/U1701B Dual Display Handheld Capacitance Meter
•IR- USB Cable*
PC Requirements
For best performance, ensure that your PC meets the following
minimum requirements:
Software Requirements
* The IR-USB cable and the USB-Serial cable are used interchangeably throughout this
document. Both terms are referring to the same item.
PC Requirements Specification (Minimum)
Processor Pentium® 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor or better
Operating System Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP Service Pack 3
Available RAM 512 MB minimum (1 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space 1 GB minimum (2 GB recommended)
Software Requirements Version (Minimum)
Prerequisites Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5*
Agilent VEE Pro 9.0 Runtime*
PL-2303 USB-Serial Driver*
* Bundled with Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter installer.

Introduction
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 3
Agilent License Terms
The following License Terms govern your use of the Licensed
Materials unless you have a separate written agreement with Agilent,
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Introduction
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Introduction
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 5
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A Hardware and Data Logger Software Installation
A. Hardware and Data Logger Installation
Hardware Installation
1Connect the USB connector of the IR- USB cable to an available
USB port on your PC and the other end of the cable with the text
side facing upwards to the instrument.
2Your PC will automatically detect the USB cable.
NOTE
Make sure you have downloaded the Data Logger for Agilent Handheld
Capacitance Meter application software from the Agilent Web site and
install it to your PC before connecting the IR-USB cable to your PC. The
IR-USB cable driver will be installed automatically as a pre-requisites prior
to install the application software.

Hardware and Data Logger Software Installation A
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 7
Data Logger Software Installation
You may obtain the application software from Agilent Web site to
install the Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter.
Downloading the application software from the Web
1Go to http://www.agilent.com/find/handheldlcr, and download the
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter 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 as
shown in Figure A- 1.
Figure A-1 Shortcut to Data Logger
NOTE
Prior to installing the Data Logger, ensure that your PC meets the minimum system
requirements for installation and operation processes.

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B Equipment Setup and Connection
B. Equipment Setup and Connection
Connect the U1701A/U1701B Dual Display Handheld Capacitance
Meter to a PC for instrument control:
1Set up the communication parameters of the capacitance meter and
the PC you are using. The default values for baud rate, parity, data
bit, and stop bit in the capacitance meter are 9600, n, 8, and 1
respectively.
2Ensure that the USB driver and the IR- USB transfer software has
been installed on your PC.
3Attach the optic side of the cable to the communication port on
the meter. Ensure that the text side is facing upwards.
4Plug the USB cable terminal end into the USB port of your PC.
5Use the data transfer software to retrieve the data that you need.
Figure B-1 Hardware Connection Setup
Te x t s i d e f a c i n g
upwards
IR-USB cable
Connect
to PC

Using the Data Logger C
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 9
C. Using the Data Logger
The Data Logger software is a simple graphical user interface (GUI)
that allows you to perform basic controls and measurements through
a PC. The Data Logger allows data to be transferred from the meter
to the PC via the IR- USB cable with data storing option. Three types
of logging mode are available in the Data Logger software:
•Automatic - Continuous
•Automatic - Up to xcount
•Manual
Figure C-1 Data Logger Window
NOTE
When the logging interval is set to 4 s or below, running the Data Logger
for extended duration will produce discrepancy in the number of
theoretically logged data and actual logged data. The timing inaccuracy is
caused by the application loading of a PC and the time stamp that is
shown by the Data Logger is based on the PC’s time; at the instance the
data is retrieved from the meter and after it is processed and displayed.

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C Using the Data Logger
Automatic - Continuous Mode
The Automatic- Continuos mode allows the data to be transferred to
the PC automatically and continuously with a specific log interval.
Procedures:
1Click to select Automatic- Continuous in the logging mode list on
the Data Logger window.
2In this mode, the logging count option is disabled and you can only
set the desired log interval in seconds by clicking on the up/down
button, click and drag the slider or key in the required value as
shown below.
3Uncheck the Log readings to file option if you do not wish to store
data in the PC. The Log readings to file option is enabled by
default. The data will be saved as a .csv file.
4Click to save the data a different location. A Log file name:
dialog box will appear. Enter the file name in the File name text
box. Choose the desired folder in the Save in: drop- down list.
5Click Save and your data will be saved as a CSV file with the
specified file name and in the respective location.
6Click on Start button to start your data logging. The data will be
displayed as Time and Value on Measurements table.
7Click on Stop & Exit to stop data logging and exit the Data Logger
window.
Slider
Up/Down
button
Key in value
NOTE
To start a new data logging, you need to stop and exit from the Data Logger
window.

Using the Data Logger C
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 11
Automatic - Up To xCount Mode
The Automatic- Up to xcount mode allows the data to be transferred
to the PC at a specific logging count and log interval set by you.
Procedures:
1Click to select Automatic- Up to xcount in the logging mode list on
the Data Logger window.
2Set the desired logging count and log interval in seconds by
clicking on the up/down button, click and drag the slider or key in
the required value as shown below.
3Uncheck the Log readings to file option if you do not wish to store
data in the PC. The Log readings to file option is enabled by
default. The data will be saved as a .csv file.
4Click to save the data a different location. A Log file name:
dialog box will appear. Enter the file name in the File name text
box. Choose the desired folder in the Save in: drop- down list.
5Click Save and your data will be saved as a CSV file with the
specified file name and in the respective location.
6Click on Start button to start your data logging. The data will be
displayed as Time and Value on Measurements table.
7Click on Stop & Exit to stop data logging and exit the Data Logger
window.
Slider
Up/Down
button
Key in value
NOTE
To start a new data logging, you need to stop and exit from the Data Logger
window.

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C Using the Data Logger
Manual Mode
The Manual mode allows the data to be transferred to the PC
manually.
Procedures:
1Click to select Manual in the logging mode list on the Data Logger
window. In this mode, the logging count option and log interval
option is disabled.
2Uncheck the Log readings to file option if you do not wish to store
data in the PC. The Log readings to file option is enabled by
default. The data will be saved as a .csv file.
3Click to save the data a different location. A Log file name:
dialog box will appear. Enter the file name in the File name text
box. Choose the desired folder in the Save in: drop- down list.
4Click Save and your data will be saved as a CSV file with the
specified file name and in the respective location.
5Click on Start button to start your data logging.
6Click on Press to log button to log one data at a time. The data will
be displayed as Time and Value on Measurements table.
7Click on Stop & Exit to stop data logging and exit the Data Logger
window.
NOTE
To start a new data logging, you need to stop and exit from the Data Logger
window.

Hardware and Data Logger Uninstallation D
Data Logger for Agilent Handheld Capacitance Meter Quick Start Guide 13
D. Removing the Data Logger
The software can be removed either from the 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 Capacitance Meter.
2The Windows Installer dialog box will appear and prompt you to
confirm the complete removal of the application.
3Click Yes to proceed. To cancel the uninstallation, click No.
4Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the removal
process.

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D Hardware and Data Logger Uninstallation
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 Capacitance Meter 1.2 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 Ye s
to proceed. To cancel the uninstallation, click No.
6Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the removal
process.

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