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How do I connect my Spirometer to the Micro Medical software?
The best way to connect your Spirometer is to follow this simple step-by-step guide on how your Spirometer should be set-up with the Micro Medical software
Requirements
- Free Serial Port on PC
- 1x Spirometer (MicroLoop, Microlab, Micro Plus, Micro GP & Micro DL)
- 1 RS232 serial cable
- Spida software installed on PC
STEP 1 - Spirometer configuration
Micro Medical has two different Communication ports on their Spirometers, dependent on the spirometer being used.
A: This is the RS232 Cable, which plugs into your Spirometer and the 9-pin jack plugs into your PC, for communication with Micro Medical software.
B: This is the Micro Medical Spirometer, which you have purchased.
RED LINE: The red line in the diagram indicates where the Communication port is on the Spirometer
ACTION: Please place the RS232 Cable adaptor (A) into your Spirometer (B). Please ensure that the adaptor is fully plugged into your Spirometer.
STEP - 2 PC COM PORT
COM2 COM1: As you can see in the above diagram there are two ports labelled COM1 and COM2. The above diagram will aid your recognition of the comm ports at the back of your PC.
ACTION: Please connect the 9-pin jack plug of your R232 cable into your free serial port. Once placed into the port, please make sure you screw the adaptor into the PC tightly. Please try to take note what serial port you have plugged the 9 pin jack into.
STEP 3 - Spirometer PC communications Mode
MicroLab/Loop: This MicroLab/Loop has no function keys on the keypad. The diagram above shows the communication screen for this product, to obtain this screen, simply switch on the Spirometer.
MicroLab/Loop with Function Keys: This is the latest range of the MicroLab/Loop, which has functions on the keypad display. The diagram above shows the communication screen for this product, to obtain this screen, simply switch on the Spirometer.
Micro Plus: To obtain the communication you will need to switch the Spirometer into the blow mode. The diagram above shows the communication screen for this product.
MicroGP/DL: To obtain the communication you need to hold the Enter key and then the ON key together. Then you should see the Spirometer display the words PC and the diagram above shows the communication screen for this product.
STEP 4 - Communicating with the Software
- Load the Micro Medical Software (Spida 5, Rida or Puma)
- Click on Set up (see above example setup)
- Click on Option (See above example options)
- Select your serial port, which is highlighted in the example options diagram above.
STEP 5 - Performing live spirometry
Now click on New examination (as above)
The PC software will indicate Blow now (as above)
The above screen indicates the Spirometer mode after you click on new examination.
If you breath through the Spirometer you should now have successfully communicated with the PC.
Trouble Shooting
If you are unsuccessful in connecting your Spirometer to the PC software, then I recommend our two FAQ's on trouble-shooting communication errors.
Further Contact details:
Email: support@micromedical.co.uk
Tel: +44 01634 893500
Fax: + 44 01634 893600