7-1
CHAPTER 7
Computer Interface
and Commands
This chapter provides computer interface and communications
information for the Model 3775 Condensation Particle Counter
(CPC). Information on the Flash Memory Card is also provided.
Computer Interface
This section includes descriptions on USB, Ethernet connections,
RS-232, and the Flash Memory Card.
USB
USB communications are provided with the CPC, for use with the
supplied Aerosol Instrument Manager
®
software. Simply connect the
supplied USB cable to the instrument and computer having
Windows
®
-based operating system and the Aerosol Instrument
Manager software. Refer to the Aerosol Instrument Manager manual
for specific system requirements, including operating system
version.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port on the CPC can provide system status
information over the internet and is updated every five seconds.
Your web browser must support java plug-ins.
Network Setup
1. Connect the CPC to the network using an Ethernet cable and
turn the instrument on.
2. On the computer that is connected to the same network using
another Ethernet cable, run the device discovery program,
Discovery.exe found on the supplied Aerosol Instrument
Manager Software CD or in the folder where the Aerosol
Instrument Manager software is installed. The Discovery.exe
program will find CPC devices on the network.