ProCal : Connecting to Instruments using a Static FTDI address

To support legacy instruments which do not report serial number information over the interface, 

ProCal provides the ability to set a 'static' FTDI address.

How to configure a static FTDI address :

1. Determine the FTDI address of the instrument by connecting the instrument using an FTDI Usb to RS232 converter lead as 

described in this solution :

ProCal : Connecting to instruments fitted with RS232 interfaces

2. Determine the UNIQUE FTDI ADDRESS - this is displayed on startup of ProCal and can also be re-displayed by selecting :

The FTDI address is displayed in SQUARE BRACKETS - see the EXAMPLE below : 

Note : Your device ID will be a UNIQUE number displayed by your specific computer :

Note : The FTDI address is unique to a specific lead (or instrument if the USB interface is built-in) - 

the square brackets are NOT part of the address and should be omitted, eg. :

DA01FYCE

3. Open ProSet, then go to 'File' then click 'Assign Traceable Instrument' :

4. Select the Instrument then click 'Edit FTDI Address'

5. Enter the FTDI Address then click 'Set FTDI'

ProCal will now use the specified FTDI static address to communicate with the instrument as configured in ProSet.