Z3210-to-Excel direct data entry function (Excel direct input function, HID function)

Concurrent use of GENNECT Cross and the HID function is not available.

Using GENNECT Cross

The human interface device (HID) profile, with which the Z3210 Wireless Adapter is equipped, is a profile same as that wireless keyboards use.

HID ON

Preparatory to data entry, open an Excel file on your mobile device or computer and choose a cell. When the instrument’s display freezes, the measured values are entered on the cells.

The use of this function with the auto hold function enabled comes in handy.

Auto hold

HID OFF

When you wish to use GENNECT Cross, disable the HID function.

The setting whether the HID function has been enabled or disabled is not saved in the instrument but in the Z3210.

 

Confirming and toggling the HID setting

1Remove the instrument from the object under measurement and turn off the instrument.

2Connect the Z3210 Wireless Adapter (option) to the instrument.

3Turn the power on while holding down the and RANGE keys simultaneously.

The HID setting saved in the Z3210 is displayed.

 

When the HID function is enabled

 

When the HID function is disabled

 

If you do not wish to change the HID setting, press the power key to turn off the instrument.

4Press the MAX/MIN or RANGE key to enable or disable the HID function.

The HOLD key blinks. Every time you press the key, the HID function switches on and off.

 

5Press the HOLD key.

The HID setting is toggled, and the instrument is automatically turned off.

If the HID function cannot be enabled

Use the firmware updating function of GENNECT Cross (ver. 1.8 or later) to update the Z3210.

IMPORTANT

To switch from the HID function to GENNECT Cross

If you start GENNECT Cross without canceling the paring between the mobile device and the instrument, GENNECT Cross may not be able to recognize the instrument as a connectible device. Follow the procedure below to reconnect the instrument to GENNECT Cross.

  1. Use the Bluetooth® setting of your mobile device to delete the instrument.

  2. Disable the Z3210’s HID function.

  3. Use the Instrument Setting of GENNECT Cross to reconnect the instrument.

For detail information, please visit the Z3210’s website.