Connecting the Logger to Your PC

Your computer interface kit comes with a Logger Interface Adapter.

If you purchased the LLS Kit, the adapter connects directly to your PC’s 9 pin COM (serial) port. A 25 pin to 9 pin adapter may be necessary, if your computer only has a 25 pin serial port connector. An extension cable may be necessary on some computers.

If you purchased the LLSU Kit, the adapter connects to your PC’s USB port, using the supplied USB cable. Your computer will automatically recognize the Interface Adapter.

To connect the logger to your computer, follow these steps:

1.    Connect the interface adapter to a free COM (serial) port, or a free USB port as described above.

2.    Open the sliding door of the logger and insert the supplied RJ12 cable into the logger.

3.    Connect the other end of the RJ12 cable to the Interface Adapter.

4.    Start the LOGiTpc program and click on the image\status.gif icon on the toolbar.

The logger status screen should now be displayed.

If you are using the Serial (COM) Interface Adapter (LLS Kit), the adapter must be connected to a free serial port (a port that is not used by a modem, a mouse, or any other serial device). If the serial port was recently used for a modem or a mouse, Windows may still mark the port as busy. If the LOGiTpc interface software encounters problems detecting the logger, you may need to reboot your system for the logger to be correctly recognized.

If you are running the Palm HotSync Manager and are trying to connect the Serial (COM) Interface Adapter instead of the Palm HotSync cable, you will need to exit the Palm HotSync Manager in order for the LOGiTpc software to find the interface box. Exiting the HotSync Manager is not necessary when using the LLSU USB interface adapter.

Note: The Windows operating system can not handle USB devices being unplugged and replugged too fast. When unplugging the LLSU, wait for about 5 seconds before plugging it (or any other USB device) in again. If you unplug and replug a device too quickly, the computer may stop recognizing any USB devices on that port. If this happens, the only solution is to restart the computer. This is a Windows USB problem and is not related to the LOGiTpc software.