4. Install Data Interface Cable
a. Automatic Installation (Requires Internet connection)
b. Manual Installation
In the event that the automatic driver installation process was not successful, or if no internet
connection is available, the Data Interface Cable driver files may be installed manually.
c. Once the Data Interface Cable has been successfully installed, it will appear in Device Manager
as "USB Serial Port (COMx)" under "Ports (COM & LPT)".
V. USING THE SOFTWARE
1. Physical Connections
a. Plug the USB side of the Data Interface Cable into an available USB port. b. Plug the
RJ-11 side of the Data Interface Cable into the RJ-11 "OUT" jack
labeled "Data Port" on the unit, which is the jack closest to the
LCD.
2. Start the Software
b. Double-click the desktop shortcut labeled "ESP SurgeX Diagnostic Tool",
or use the "ESP SurgeX Diagnostic Tool" Start Menu shortcut located at:
Start/All Programs/ESP SurgeX/Diagnostic Tool
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i.
Plug the USB side of the Data Interface Cable into an available USB port.
ii. Windows will automatically detect and install appropriate device driver
files for the Data Interface Cable.
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If a "Found New Hardware" pop-up box appears, follow the on- screen
instructions and allow Windows to search online for driver files.
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The installation could take several minutes to search for and download
appropriate driver files. Once the files are found, follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
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Note: The driver installation process will first install USB Serial Converter
driver files, and then will install USB Serial Port drivers separately.
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Select "Install Drivers" during the Software Installation process.
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Or run "Interface Setup" from: Start/All Programs/ESP
SurgeX/Diagnostic Tool
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