Check out the new and expanded computer interface called Mintaka Commander.
It offers all the options below plus more, in a simple, one-app interface.
By connecting to a computer you can download pressure data history or send set-up or display commands to the instrument. The data files that are accessible are listed in the User's Guide as well as the status and set-up commands you can send. (A couple videos illustrating this connection processare on the support page.)
For this connection you will need a mini USB to a regular USB cable. The computer will power the instrument through the USB cable during this process so other external power is not required.
A computer connection can also be used to update the firmware of the instrument as new releases become available.
Download and install the drivers, which are needed for all communications.* These come from: www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Driver installer |
Instructions |
Download CoolTerm program from Roger Meiers. These come from freeware.the-meiers.org
Mac Notes
The download is a zip file that includes CoolTerm.app, which you can drag to your Applications folder or run from the extracted zip folder. There is also a Readme file with further notes. Then open the CoolTerm app, and from the menu bar select File > New.
Plug your Duo into the computer, and open the Options tab. Under Serial Port select the serial number of your Duo (shown on the front of the device); set baud rate to 57600; under Terminal leave all as is, but check Handle Backspace Character; under Receive change Receive Buffer size to 100000 (i.e. add one zero). Then click OK and then click Connect.
In the CoolTerm screen showing type 'h' and enter to get a list of valid commands. When you are finished, you will be asked to save your CooltTerm file; say 'yes' and give it a name, i.e. duo.stc. Then next time you open CoolTerm, go to File > Open and load Duo.stc and all settings will be there.
PC Notes
The download is a zip file. Extract this to a folder in a location of your choice. The extracted folder contains CoolTerm.exe. The program runs directly from this file; it does not need to be installed. Right click that file and create a shortcut, which you can drag to your desktop. Then click that shortcut to open CoolTerm. (If the Duo is not plugged in you may get a message that no serial ports were found, but the program will still open.)
Plug your Duo into the computer, and open the Options tab. Under Serial Port select the COM port that has been assigned to the USB port you have used. If there is just one in the list then that is it; if there is more than one, then unplug the Duo, press Re-scan Serial Ports to see which one goes away, which is the one you want. Plug it back in, Re-scan the ports, and select the proper one. Set baud rate to 57600; under Terminal leave all as is, but check Handle Backspace Character; under Receive change Receive Buffer size to 100000 (i.e. add one zero). Then click OK and then click Connect.
In the CoolTerm screen showing type 'h' and enter to get a list of valid commands. When you are finished, you will be asked to save your CooltTerm file; say 'yes' and give it a name, i.e. duo.stc. Then next time you open CoolTerm, go to File > Open and load Duo.stc and all settings will be there.
Step 4. Refer to the User's Guide for a definition of the files available to you, as well as an extended discussion of the other commands available.