Cochran Nemesis IIa NITROX, User Manual

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The Analyst Personal Computer Interface
OPERATION OF THE PC INTERFACE
The Analyst Personal Computer Interface is a complete hardware/software system
that uploads data from the NEMESIS IIa NITROX dive computer to an IBM or compat-
ible Personal Computer. Along with data that is retrieved from the dive computer, the
Analyst allows the diver to customize the dive computer and also to enter and store
additional information for each dive in a logbook data base.
Features of the Analyst Software Package
UPLOAD all stored information from the dive computer to the Personal Computer's
hard disk drive. Multiple dive computers may be uploaded to the PC. The program
automatically stores data on subsequent uploads from each dive computer to its
unique file on the PC hard drive.
PRINT all charts and graphs using the GRAPHICS function of DOS.
MOVE BETWEEN DIVES instantly by using the
- - - - -
and
¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯
keys to move forward and
backward one dive, or the <PAGE UP> and <PAGE DOWN> keys to move 10 dives at a
time. Move to the oldest recorded dive by using the <HOME> key, and to the most recent
dive by using the <END> key. Each dive’s detailed statistics screen, graphic profile
screen, and logbook screen are grouped together, so you can scan from dive to dive,
in any screen type, and instantly recall the other screens for that particular dive.
Minimum Hardware Configuration
For proper operation, your Personal Computer must have the following configuration:
IBM OR COMPATIBLE, 386 or greater
1 MB of RAM
1 MB of available storage on hard disk drive
COM1 OR COM2 (Serial) Port
DOS Ver. 3.0 or Higher
VGA Graphics Card or card capable of VGA emulation
It is important that you have at least 560KB of free "low memory" available. To determine
this, type MEM at the C:>\ prompt. If the "Largest executable program size" line indicates
less than 560 KB of available memory, there may be printer, communication (upload)
and other problems. The greater the incremental gain in available RAM above 560K,
the smaller the likelihood of problems. There are several ways of accomplishing this,
but it should only be attempted by someone with a sufficient skill level in PC operations.
It is essential that you access ANALYST directly from DOS, not through a window-type
program. Any such programs should be closed before attempting an upload from your
dive computer.
NOTE: To obtain maximum usage of the new Analyst program, you will need a 3-
button mouse configured into your Personal Computer system.