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Figure 63: Disable [Network] connection if using USB connection to a computer

[Settings][Network] [Status] must be set to “Disabled” if the gauge will be connected to the computer

with a USB cable, since this direct connection does not involve a network. When [Network] is “Disabled”,

the gauge will not show a network connection icon on the Home screen.

Communication between a gauge and computer over USB connection requires the USB Device Driver to be

installed on the computer that is to connect to the gauge(s). This driver is installed automatically when the

DM32 Software Suite, any of the individual Retrotec software, or a new version of FanTestic is installed.

To update the firmware version on the gauge, it is mandatory to connect via USB and use the DM32

Configurator software, (i.e., updating firmware version on the gauge will not work if connected via an

Ethernet Cable).

It is possible, but not recommended to connect the gauge to a computer via USB and use “FanTestic” or the

“Virtual Gauge” software to control its functions. Normally, the gauge should be connected to a computer

using the “Network” port and an Ethernet cable since this form of connection is more stable, less

susceptible to interference, and can run longer distances.

Retrotec software (FanTestic, Virtual Gauge, Data Logger) should be able to detect the gauge(s) shortly

after they are connected to the computer via USB.

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