Futek USB Series User manual

Troubleshooting Guide
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USB Series
High-Resolution USB Output Devices

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Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table of Contents

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Important Tips
Be sure that you have the latest version of SENSIT installed.
Download it at https://www.futek.com/sensit-software-
download
SENSIT release notes can be found on the SENSIT download
page. See link above.
Have FUTEK USB device plugged into computer before
starting SENSIT.
The 14-day free trial provides the Full Version of SENSIT for
a period of 14 days. If a purchase code is entered, the Full
Version will remain permanently.
Sensors with Teflon cables are more prone to “wiggling” out
of their Hirose connections due to the stiffness of the cable.
Practice caution when placing and moving these sensors.
USB 2.0 recommended
for USB220 and earlier
devices.

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LED Indicators
USB225
Solid Green Normal Operation Mode
Blinking Red Fault for open/short connection or
temperature exceeded
Solid Pink System is logging data
Solid Blue Bootloader mode is enabled
USB220
Blinking blue (10 Hz) Module Auto-Calibration
Blinking blue (1 Hz) Module Normal Operation
Green USB Power
Red USB Data Link

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Troubleshooting
1. COMPUTER DOES NOT SEE FUTEK USB INSTRUMENT
The USB driver can be found on the SENSIT support page at: https://www.futek.com/sensit-software-support. The driver used
is a standard FTDI USB driver and may also be available from FTDI at the FTDIChip website under D2XX drivers.
For best USB detection install driver prior to USB instrument connection to computer.
When recognized by the computer the USB device will be listed as USB Serial Converter under
Universal Serial Bus controllers in the Device Manager.
Additionally, a virtual comport will be created under Ports (COM &LPT) in Device Manager.
If Windows incorrectly sees the USB device under Device Manager it may be necessary to un-
install the other device, disconnect the FUTEK USB instrument, and re-install the FUTEK FTDI
USB driver, and re-plug in the USB device.

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2. ASCII OUTPUT DOES NOT WORK
If the USB kit has been previously used with the SENSIT USB
Software, it may be in “Command mode”. Re-inserting the
USB will perform a reset, disabling the command mode and
activating the automatic ASCII output mode.
3. USB DEVICE WILL NOT RESPOND TO
COMMANDS AFTER A CLOSE OF PROGRAM
If any software communicating with USB closes unexpectedly,
a reset will be needed for the USB device as it may be stuck in
an unknown state. Unplug and re-plug the device to perform
a reset.
4. EVERYTHING INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
WHAT ELSE COULD BE WRONG?
If the software has been installed correctly following the
Software Installation Guide and the USB kit still is not being
recognized, all it may take is a computer restart.
5. SEE SENSIT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR
POSSIBLE SENSIT SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUES
https://media.futek.com/docs/troubleshooting/sensit_tsg.pdf
Troubleshooting

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Contact Information
A one-year recalibration is recommended. But verification
and calibration period shall be defined based on application,
conditions, endurance and usage. Calibration data may be
available online at:
https://www.futek.com/support/calibrationdata
To send in your sensor or system for recalibration visit our
FUTEK calibration web page at:
https://www.futek.com/recalibration
FUTEK Technical Support may be reached at:
https://www.futek.com/contact/technical-request
To send in your sensor or system for evaluation and repair visit
our FUTEK RMA web page at: https://www.futek.com/rma

10 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Tel: [phone]
www.futek.com