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A.
Downloading a PAT tester successfully is dependent upon a) the software having the correct settings, b) the correct download lead and c) the correct procedure.
This procedure is ONLY for use with PAT1000
PAT2000
a) SOFTWARE
Only Test Instruments that are registered with the program can be downloaded. The PATGuard software has the correct coms settings embedded for each PAT Tester that can download to this program. Please note that only PAT Testers available in the Test Instrument drop down list can download to PATGuard.
b) CABLE
THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DOWNLOAD IS THE CABLE
The cable required to download is dependent on whether the RS232 serial port on the computer is 9 way or 25 way. Our testers ONLY download to an RS232 serial port. The in/output port on the tester is 9 way.
The Seaward part number is:
9-9 way computer cable 194A907
9-25 way computer cable 194A903
If you are unsure if your download cable is correct or you wish to adapt or make your own cable then refer to the wiring configuration below:
9-9 way 9 Pin Male (Tester) 9 Pin Female (PC)
5 __________________________ 5
3 __________________________ 2
2 _________________________4, 6, 8 linked together
9-25 way 9 Pin Male (Tester) 25 Pin Female (PC)
5 __________________________ 7
3 __________________________ 3
2 _________________________ 5, 6, 20 linked together
c) DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (for sending results to PC)
With the Tester switched on and the download cable connected from the Tester to the computer, the Tester should be at the beginning of the test sequence i.e. "Press # for new test", if not pressing the ABORT key will cause it to go to the beginning.
Press the SEND DATA KEY.
Display: Read stored data from memory?
Press YES.
Display: Send to Printer?
Press YES
Display: Read stored data send from start?
If you would like all of the stored data sent to the computer pause at this point and go to the PC. Otherwise press NO.
If NO was selected then the display: Appliance number to send from?
Type in the Appliance number you wish to send from.
Display: Is this right?
If this is right, PAUSE AT THIS POINT AND GO TO THE PC. Otherwise NO.
Then retype the Test number.
AT THE PCSelect the PAT Download icon.
The Download dialog box will be displayed.
The Com port should be set to the physical connection you are using (usually COM1 or COM2).
Select the PAT Tester to be downloaded. The Com’s settings will be automatically defaulted to those set up for the individual tester.
Select to download to a Database or a File.
Select the Site to be downloaded if downloading to a single Site or “Auto” for all Sites (Usually set to Auto).
Enter the person who’s tests are to be downloaded or leave blank if the person is to be picked up from the test results.
Click on the “OK” button to activate the software to accept the download.
The “Please start the transmission now” message is displayed.
At this point go IMMEDIATELY to the tester and press YES
The Download should now commence.
If you still experience difficulty downloading. Then try downloading to another serial port on the PC if possible (alter the port number in the Download dialog box).
The most likely cause of not being able to download is the cable, please check that it is correct see b) Download Lead above.
If PATGuard has any problems processing the data it will create a Site called “Unassigned” appended with the date and time. All of the tests which can’t be processed will be located in this Site.
