Eurotherm introduces a new SAMPLER program.

Sampler Version 2.1.6 posted on the web on July 7, 1998

The Eurotherm SAMPLER is a FREE program that permits a computer to communicate to one Eurotherm instrument at a time in order to upload, download, and trend parameters. It is simple to install and we recommend that you have a copy whenever you are involved with communicating instruments.

The Eurotherm Sampler has been designed primarily as a diagnostics and demonstration tool for the both the novice and experienced user of Eurotherm instruments with digital communications. As a diagnostic tool, the Sampler allows the user to verify the proper operation of computer hardware, computer-to-instrument wiring, serial interface devices, and Eurotherm instruments. As a demonstration tool, it allows the user to view up to twenty parameter values sampled on a continuous polling basis. Additionally, the three primary process parameters, the measured process value (PV), working setpoint (SP) and output power (OP%) can be displayed on a real-time trend plot.

System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT
• 8M RAM (95/98), 16M RAM (NT)
• 10M of free hard disk space
• CD drive (if using the CD to install the software)
• Serial port (COM1 to 16)
• VGA monitor and adapter
• Keyboard and Mouse

New features and enhancements in 2.1.6 include: -

• New Modbus RTU driver: - Node addresses from 1 to 254, - Word addresses from 0 to 65535, - Function code 3 single and multiple word reads, - Function code 6 single word writes, and - Improved error handling
• Modbus error codes are displayed
• New EI Bisync driver: - Channel Ids supported, and - Improved error handling
• New drivers added: 2404/BC560comms ("Barber-Colman 560 compatible" instrument from Eurotherm), Barber-Colman 560s, Marathon Monitors AACC products and Eurotherm 2301 Modbus RTU implementation.
• Windows 95/98/NT native (32-bit code), written in Visual Basic 5.0 Professional (SP3).
• User interface improvements including a new toolbar and status bar.

The program is available in 2 ways. You may download a free copy from this web site. This is a Pkzipped 4.9 meg file. You might need a copy of Pkunzip to open the file. Store both programs in a file on your hard drive and type pkunzip es216.zip to unzip the program. Then follow the normal Windows installation procedure.

You may order a CD copy that will be mailed to you from our order entry department. The CD copy includes: Eurotherm Sampler 2.1.6, the Series 2000 communications manual and address lists in PDF format, applications notes, a communications tutorial, original DOS-only Sampler program, EM-2 Sampler program, and additional information. The CD is part number RD136254 and it costs $25 (shipping and handling fee for North American facilities). Click here to send an e-mail to order entry to place an order for the CD.

For additional information, please visit:

• www.eurotherm.com/instcom.htm for examples of Eurotherm compatible software packages
• www.eurotherm.com/eiawire.htm for examples of how to wire Eurotherm instruments
•  for examples of recommended EIA-232/485 converters

The Sampler software packages and the Eurotherm Sampler CD are ©1998, Eurotherm Controls Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.