First disable the FIFO buffer inside the serial port to allow the smooth flow of information between the computer and the instrument. Anything you wish to enter, although, Rheometric Scientific recommends entering the instrument serial number for easy reference. The instrument ID will identify the on-line page. If On-Line with the instrument, the Firmware version will be listed on the bottom. The page will re-appear with the new units that were selected.
Parameters are real-time data that appear on the left side of the screen.
Indicators are instrument functions that appear on the bottom of the screen. To remove or view these click on View then toggle Test Parameters. To change the parameters move the mouse to any of the parameters and right-click on the mouse. The Parameter and Indicator selection screen will appear. The entire test setup will appear including geometrical dimensions and optional setup information.