Instruction Manual - Sierra Instruments

Sierra Instruments Instruction ManualSmartTrak ® 100 SeriesCHAPTER 5: Digital Operation RS-232 & SmartTrakSoftwareYour SmartTrak instrument may be operated in three different ways:THREE CONTROL OPTIONSA. Analog Input/Output Operation (Chaper 3): Using analog input/output signalsat the 15-pin mini- D connector.B. Digital Operation with Pilot Module (Chapter 4): Using the optional PilotModule.C. Digital Operation with RS-232 and SmartTrak Software (This Chapter): Usingthe RS-232 SmartTrak Software package and a PC-style computer runningthe Windows operating system.This chapter will discuss “C” above—Digital Operation with your computer via RS-232 and SmartTrak Software. Although you have chosen to use the RS-232 option,please note that all the Analog control functions are still available on yourinstrument. Consult Chapter 3 for details on Analog operation. Also, the PilotModule may be used so long as you make RS-232 communication with the suppliedCRN cable. See Chapter 4 for details on operation using the Pilot Module.If you prefer to write your own software to communicate with the SmartTrak overthe RS-232 link, this is certainly possible. Sierra Instruments will provide theSource Code including the Command Set upon request. Unfortunately, this is thelimit of software Technical Support we can extend.Summary of the SmartTrak FeaturesYour SmartTrak instrument may be easily monitored and adjusted using thesupplied SmartTrak Software package. You should note that the SmartTrakSoftware was designed with all the same functions as the Pilot Module. Thesoftware allows you to see all changes & parameters at a glance and will allow youto make changes quickly and easily. For review, the features of the SmartTrakinclude:1. Top Level Screens that display information In our software, these screensappear as yellow boxes. They include: Mass flow rate48