OPERATION MANUAL - Scintrex

Operating the CG-5 in the FieldDumping DataYou can dump your data to a PC either through RS-232 cable or through yourUSB cable. We recommend that you dump your data every day.Important:If you are dumping data from your CG-5 for the firsttime, you must first install the Scintrex Utilitiesprogram supplied to you with your CG-5. You willnot be able to transfer data from your CG-5 to yourPC without having SCTUTIL installed in your PC.If you are unsure of this procedure, please seeAppendix D, “Installing SCTUTIL” and “InstallingSCTUTIL” on page D-2. Please note that NortonAntivirus software may disrupt your downloadingprocess.Dumping Data using the RS-232C PortThe process for dumping data via the RS-232C port is to:• Connect the RS-232C cable from your CG-5 to your computer• Start the SCTUTIL program• Set communication parameters in the SCTUTIL program• Set communications parameters on the CG-5• Start the DUMP process on your CG-5• Start the DUMP process in the SCTUTIL programThe system then transfers data from the CG-5 to your Personal Computer.You can also terminate data dumping at any time as required.Important:Carefully follow these steps.3-38CG-5 Manual - part # 867700 Revision 2