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title: Only Numerical Data Transfers from GSI Tympstar
description: If the GSI Tympstar (Serial Device) is configured incorrectly it may only send numerical data to AudBase. Enable Summary + Graphics to transfer both numerical and graphics / curves to AudBase.
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July 8, 2025

# Only Numerical Data Transfers from GSI Tympstar

## If the GSI Tympstar (Serial Device) is configured incorrectly it may only send numerical data to AudBase.

#### Follow these step by step instructions to ensure that graphics / curves transfer from the device.

![](https://support.audbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tympstar(1)-jpg-1.jpeg?width=670&height=159&name=tympstar(1)-jpg-1.jpeg)Note: This issue only affects the older GSI Tympstar which utilizes a serial port.

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1. On the Tympstar, select the **ETF** button and then select  **Return.**
2. Select **Instrument Options** 
     1. If Instrument options is not displayed, select **More**.
3. Select **Data Transfer Settings** and then select **Tymp.**
4. Select **Summary + Graphics** to indicate you wish to transfer both numerical data, and graphics to AudBase.
5. Select **STORE** to save your changes.

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