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.
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) DOWNLOAD LEAD
THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DOWNLOAD IS THE CABLE.
Currently the PATGuard program will only accept download to an RS232 serial port (COM port).
There are two download leads available:
9-9 way (Part No. 194A919)
9-25 way (Part No. 194A920)
The data in/output port on the PAT tester is 9 pin. Serial ports on PCs are either 9 pin or 25 pin. If you have the wrong type of lead then a 9 to 25 way adapter can be used.
If you are unsure if your download lead is correct or you wish to adapt or make your own cable then refer to the wiring configurations below:
9-9 way 9 Pin Male (Tester) 9 Pin Female (PC)
5_______________________5
3_______________________2
2_______________________3
4,6,8 Linked together
9-25 Way 9 Pin Male (Tester) 25 Pin Female (PC)
5_______________________7
3_______________________3
2_______________________2
5,6,20 Linked together
c) DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE
AT THE TESTER
With the Tester switched on and the download cable connected from the Tester to the computer serial port and the Main Menu displayed on the tester.
Select DOWNLOAD RESULTS and set the following options.
----------DOWNLOAD OPTIONS----------
DESTINATION : PC
OUTPUT CONNECTION : RS232
BAUD RATE : 9600/19200
DOWNLOAD FORMAT :SSS
OPTION SEND SITE
OK
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Then select OK, the following menu will be displayed:-
-----------SEARCH FOR RESULTS----------
APPLIANCE : *
SITE : *
LOCATION : *
USER : *
TEST STATUS : NORMAL
DATE FROM : 01/01/1900 00:00
DATE TO : 16/08/1999 00:00
START SEARCH
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If you would like all of the stored data sent to the computer PAUSE AT THIS POINT AND GO OVER TO THE PC. Otherwise highlight a search option and press enter to select the required search options. When complete go to the PC. Don’t select START SEARCH yet!
AT THE PC
Select 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.
Press the “START SEARCH” soft key.
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.
