EUTECH INSTRUMENTS CYBERCOMM PRO FOR CYBERSCAN CON 1500 User manual

CyberComm Pro 2.4
Data Acquisition Software
Installation & User Guide
CyberScan CON 1500
Bench Conductivity, Resistivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Meter
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PREFACE
Thank you for selecting the CyberScan CON 1500 bench top meter. This meter comes with the CyberComm
Pro DAS Software which allows you easy access and communication via a computer with connection to the
meter.
The instruction manual serves to explain the use of the CyberComm Pro step-by-step installation and user
guide to help you familiarize with the software’s features and functions. It is structured sequentially with
illustration of active software screens and diagrams that explains the various functions and menus available.
This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications and uses of the CyberComm Pro software
along with CyberScan CON 1500 Bench meter only. If there are doubts in the use of the software, please do
not hesitate to contact Technical Support at [email protected] or call us at (65) 6778-6876 for
assistance.
CyberComm Pro software is FREE for all customers who have purchased our bench
meters. Please download the latest CyberComm Pro version via our website at
www.eutechinst.com/cybercomm-software.htm
Eutech Instruments reserves the rights to change, make improvement and modify specifications without prior
notice and cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to the instrument caused by improper
use.
Copyright © 2003 All rights reserved
Eutech Instruments Pte. Ltd.
Rev. 1 01/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Data Acquisition in Windows Version 1
1.1 The CyberComm DAS Package 1
1.2 System Requirements 1
1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters 1
2Installation of CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS) 2
2.1 Loading of CD-ROM 2
2.2 User Name and Organisation Entry 3
2.3 Splash Screen 4
3Cybercomm Pro Main Menu 5
3.1 Communication Settings (File) 5
3.2 Data Log Options (File) 6
3.3 Connect to Meter (File) 6
4Main Window (After connecting Meter to Computer) 7
4.1 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help) 7
4.1.1 File Options (File) 8
4.1.2 About CyberComm Pro (Help) 8
4.2 Sub menus & Function Icons on the CyberComm Program 9
4.2.1 Function Icons 10
4.2.2 Measurement Mode 13
4.2.3 Show Cursor 13
4.2.4 Information 13
4.2.5 Data Reading 13
4.2.6 Temperature Reading 13
4.2.7 Mode Drop down Menu 13
4.2.8 Store, Recall & Clear Memory 13
4.3 To quit CyberComm Program 14
5Retrieve Recorded Data 15
6Export Data Readings 17
6.1 Steps to export data readings from CyberComm Professional: 17
6.2 Paste data in Microsoft Word
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6.3 Paste data in Microsoft Excel
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, WordPad and Notepad 18
7Print Readings 20
7.1 Printing using a serial printer 20
7.2 Setting Up the Printer 20
7.3 Connecting the Cable to the Computer 20

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1 DATA ACQUISITION IN WINDOWS VERSION
1.1 The CyberComm DAS Package
The CyberComm Data Acquisition Software (DAS) package is a user-friendly data acquisition package that
provides a convenient way to capture data for future analysis. This CyberComm Pro is only able to run on
Windows
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Operating System (refer to 1.2 System Requirements for details). Communication between your
meter and PC is bi-directional as the meter functions can be remotely controlled by the DAS. Data type
stored is in the ASCII format.
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Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
1.2 System Requirements
To run the CyberComm Pro DAS software, the following items are required:
1 IBM Compatible PC Pentium and above
2 Windows Operating Systems 95 and above
3 VGA/SVGA Monitor
4 RS232C Serial Communication Cable
1.2.1 Setting the Communication Parameters
The meter is capable of different communication configurations for baud rate, parity and stop bits. The
values chosen for these parameters of the meter must match those chosen for the computer, same goes for
the serial printer if it is connected.

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2 INSTALLATION OF CYBERCOMM DATA ACQUISITION SOFTWARE (DAS)
2.1 Loading of CD-ROM
See Figure 1.
Before running the program, check that the CyberScan CON 1500 meter is properly connected to the
computer. It is preferable to connect to either one of the COM (serial) ports available on a computer. Note
the number of the COM port that you have connected to the meter as this will be required in setting up the
CyberComm DAS later.
a) Turn on the computer (PC).
b) Insert the CD-ROM provided into a CD-ROM drive of your PC.
c) To install the DAS, use the My Computer to view the file contents in your CD_ROM drive. Locate and
click onto the SETUP file under the CyberComm directory. Double-click again on this file and the
program automatically starts installation. Alternatively you can use the Add/Remove Programs feature in
Control Panel to install the CyberComm and follow the instruction accordingly. If in doubt, please refer to
your Microsoft Operating Manual for further details.
Figure 1: CyberComm Pro Installation/ Welcome Screen

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2.2 User Name and Organisation Entry
The CyberComm program (as below) prompts you to enter the name of the user and organization.
See Figure 2.
Follow the instruction in the subsequent menu for your desired location of this file to be saved. Make relevant
changes until the setup is completed (shown below). Click on the Finish button.
See Figure 3.
“Launch the program file” if you wish to use it instantaneously. Note: The file is now stored in your
designated hard-disk location. Create a shortcut of this file later if you wish.
Figure 2: CyberComm Pro Installation/ User Information
Figure 3: CyberComm Pro Installation/ Setup Complete

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2.3 Splash Screen
See Figure 4.
Upon clicking the Finish button, a splash screen pops up (shown below). The meter’s communication
protocol setting i.e. baud rate, parity and stop bits must be properly set before you power the meter on. DO
NOT press any key on the meter while the program is running.
Go to the URL stated to download the latest FREE version of the CyberComm Pro software.
Figure 4: Start up Menu
Click OK to go to the following CyberComm Pro Main Menu.

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3 CYBERCOMM PRO MAIN MENU
Figure 5: CyberComm Main Menu
See Figure 5. Select Communications Settings and set the appropriate requirements before connecting the
meter.
3.1 Communication Settings (File)
See Figure 6.
To make changes, use the drop-down menu of each parameter to set to desired values to match the meter’s
settings. After selecting proper communication parameters, select OK button to proceed. Otherwise click
CANCEL if no change is made. To restore to factory default settings, click onto the Restore Defaults.
Figure 6: Communications Settings
a) Connect Using
Select COM Port from the drop down menu; 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending on port connected to meter.
b) Baud Rate
Select Baud Rate from the drop down menu. 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.
c) Parity
Select Parity from the drop down menu: None (0), Odd (1)or Even (2).
d) Stop Bits
Select Stop Bits from the drop down menu; 1 or 2.

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3.2 Data Log Options (File)
See Figure 7.
a) Time between successive readings (1-3600 sec). Default is 10 sec.
Select the time lag preferred between each successful reading using the arrow keys.
b) Length of Time to Capture Data. Default is 0min. (0= indefinitely, units = min)
Select the total length of time preferred to capture data using the arrow keys.
The data capture will automatically stop upon reaching the set amount of time.
Maximum default time is 10080 minutes (1 week).
Figure 7: Data Log Options
Click OK to exit and save settings. The screen will return to the Main Menu (Figure 5).
After matching the Communication Settings and setting the Data Log Options between your computer and
the CyberScan CON 1500 meter using CyberComm Pro, you can now capture data into your computer for
analysis and storage purposes.
EXAMPLE:
Set Time between successive readings to be ‘10 sec’, Length of Time
to Capture Data to be ‘5 min’. You will be able to retrieve the
recorded data in every 10 seconds during a 5 minutes duration
measurement. See Section Error! Reference source not found.:
Retrieve Recorded Data.
3.3 Connect to Meter (File)
See Figure 8.
From the Main Menu, select Connect to Meter to start the communication between your computer and the
meter. The complete main window the CyberComm Pro will start after connection to the meter:
NOTE:
All keys on the meter are disabled after connection to computer.

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4 MAIN WINDOW (AFTER CONNECTING METER TO COMPUTER)
4.1 CyberComm Pro Manuals (Help)
See Figure 8 and 9.
The main menu appears with the File and Help drop down menus, each having a list function settings shown
below. Soft copies of the CyberComm Pro Software User Guide Manuals are available in the program itself.
Select the manual option with reference to the meter you are using.
Figure 8:Running CyberComm Pro/ Complete Main Menu (Connected to meter)
Figure 9: CyberComm Pro Main Menu (Partial)

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4.1.1 File Options (File)
See Figure 10.
Select File Options from the File drop down menu. Enter the relevant information for useful future references
and type a file name/or file location that you wish to store these details. Click OK upon completion to save
information.
Figure 10: File Options
4.1.2 About CyberComm Pro (Help)
See Figure 6.
By selecting About CyberComm Pro from the Help drop down menu, the dialogue box will be shown as
below. It tells you the version of the CyberComm Pro Program you are using. Select OK button to exit.
Figure 11: About CyberComm Pro

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4.2 Sub menus & Function Icons on the CyberComm Program
See Figure 12.
The figure shows the CyberComm Pro software Main Menu after linking with the meter. From this menu,
most of the meter key functions can be emulated except replatinisation of conductivity probe. This Sub Menu
has following features:
Figure 12: Running CyberComm Pro/ Complete Main Menu (Connected to meter)
NOTE:
All keys on the meter are disabled after connection to computer.

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4.2.1 Function Icons
See Figure 13. See also Figure 12.
The function icons on the main menu each serve a vital role in the CyberComm Pro software, providing user
friendly one click access.
Figure 13: Function Icon Panel (extracted from Figure 12)
Icon
no. Function Name Description
1
Record
Click on this icon to start recording meter readings, readings will be shown on the CyberComm
Pro main menu. Data captured will also be stored to the hard disk (in a “.csv” formatted file). A
pop-up menu will prompt you whether to overwrite saved data should you already have recorded
data reading. New data should be saved under a NEW file name. See Figure 14.
2
Resume Tracking
Works together with the ‘Pause Tracking’ icon. Click on either to Resume or Pause the meter
tracking. Tracking means that the current reading is always visible and the graph window will
scroll to show the current reading like a chart recorder.
3 Pause Tracking
Refer to Icon 2.
4
Scroll/Zoom
Use this function to drag along single axis at a time to expand selected region of the reading
curve
5 Zoom Out Click to enlarge screen image
6 Zoom In Click to minimise screen image.
7 Show Cursor
Shows a green guide line on the graph. You are able to drag the guide across the readings to get the exact or extrapolated readings at any point on the curve.
8 Copy to clipboard
Copy the entire graph to the clipboard. You can then paste it to other applications.
9 Print A print screen will pop up and the graph will become black and white in colour for a print preview
of your readings. See Figure 15.
10 Show/Hide
Temperature
Choose to view your readings with or without the temperature curve by clicking this icon.
11 Meter Settings Parameter Settings. See Figures 16 for details.

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Figure 14: Record overwrite prompt
Figure 15: Print screen

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Icon 11: Meter Settings
See Figure 16.
Program your meter functions via this icon on
CyberComm Program.
a) Temperature
I) Temperature Units of Measurement
- Select °C or °F as required (Default is
°C)
II) Temperature Coefficient
- Select from the range of 0.000 to
10.000
III) Normalised Temperature (°C/ °F)
- Select from range of 15.0 to 30.0°C
OR 59.0 to 86.0 °F
b) Conductivity
I) Auto Calibration
- Select YES or NO (Default is YES)
II) Calibration Type
- Select SINGLE or MULTIPLE (Default
is SINGLE)
c) Resistivity
I) Calibration Type
- Select SINGLE or MULTIPLE (Default
is SINGLE)
d) TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
I) TDS Factor
- Select from range of 0.40 to 1.00.
II) Calibration Type
- Select SINGLE or MULTIPLE (Default
is SINGLE)
e) Cell Constants
- Select 0.10, 1.00 or 10.00 (Default is 1.00)
f) Stability
Check box to enable the Stability Indicator
g) Good Laboratory Practice Settings
Enter the relevant information for useful future references.
h) Data Transfer
I) Data Transfer Mode
- Select CURRENT or MEMORY (Default is CURRENT)
i) Reset Conductivity calibration settings to default
Check box & click apply to reset Conductivity calibration settings.
j) Reset Resistivity calibration settings to default
Check box & click apply to reset Resistivity calibration settings.
k) Reset TDS calibration settings to default
Check box & click apply to reset TDS calibration settings.
Click on OK or Apply to save settings whenever there are changes.
Figure 16: Meter Settings

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Continue from Section 4.2
Refer back to Figure 12 on page 9.
4.2.2 Measurement Mode
This indicates the current mode of measurement of the meter, you can change the mode by selecting from
the drop down menu to choose between the various parameters; Conductivity, Resistivity and TDS.
4.2.3 Show Cursor
Use the ‘Show cursor’ function from the icon panel and a green guide line will show any point on the reading
curve having the exact measurement according to the mode chosen. Drag this guide along the horizontal
time axis and you can read the Conductivity, Resistivity or TDS values at any point in time.
4.2.4 Information
This information will always be on the graph, showing the Elapsed Time of the measurement being carried
out, the date and time which marks the start of the first data captured.
4.2.5 Data Reading
The data captured from the meter is plotted on the graph while the measurement is being carried out.
4.2.6 Temperature Reading
This curve shows the temperature in which the measurement is carried out simultaneously. You can choose
to view the reading with or without the temperature curve by clicking on the ‘Show/Hide Temperature’ icon on
the icon panel.
4.2.7 Mode Drop down Menu
Change Mode of Measurement by selecting the preferred parameter from this drop down menu.
4.2.8 Store, Recall & Clear Memory
The three large icons enable you to store the reading. The RECORD icon needs to be disabled first before
you can activate these 3 icons. You may want to store one reading at different times, under different mode.
(E.g.: a Conductivity reading then subsequently a Resistivity or TDS reading).
Data will be stored in the meter’s memory.
See Figure 17.
The ‘recall memory’ icon then enables you to see the readings that you stored in a pop up box.
Figure 17: Recall Memory/ Recorded Readings and Information

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4.3 To quit CyberComm Program
See Figure 18.
Choose Exit from drop down menu of File or Click the ‘X’ button on the top right hand corner of the window.
A pop-up menu will prompt you to save settings; select Yes if you want the settings you set to be available
for next usage.
Figure 18: CyberComm Pro/ Exit Screen with options to save settings

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5 RETRIEVE RECORDED DATA
You are able to view the Recorded Data Readings in a MicrosoftExcel
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spreadsheet or on your Notepad
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/
WordPad
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etc.
Steps to record and retrieve data in a measurement
1. Follow the steps in Section 3.2: Data Log Options (File) and enter the required information before a
measurement you want to keep record of. Key in the desired time interval and measurement duration.
2. Start the meter measurement mode and CyberComm Pro running, the measurement will stop at the
designated duration selected in Step 1.
3. The Recorded Data will automatically be saved at the designated folder selected in Section 4.1.1 File
Options (File) as a ‘.csv’ file.
4. Retrieve the Recorded Data file in Microsoft Excel
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or Notepad
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etc. Open from the
designated folder the ‘.csv’ file and data would be shown as the following.
Figure 19: Recorded Data in every 10 seconds displayed in Microsoft Excel©

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Figure 20: Recorded Data in every 10 seconds displayed in Microsoft Notepad©