Nanomass Gas Density
Operating options
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8.3.3
Installing the "Nanomass Communication" operating tool
Upgrading from an earlier version
If an earlier version of the tool is installed, installing a new version can cause problems.
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Uninstall the earlier version before installing the new "Nanomass Communication"
operating tool.
Installing the "Nanomass Communication" operating tool
1. Close all applications.
2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied in the drive.
3. Start the installation by double clicking on "setup.exe" in the CD directory "software/
Nanomass Communication".
4. Follow the instructions in the installation window.
8.3.4
Connecting the measuring device to the PC
For information on connecting the device via an RS232 or USB cable
8.3.5
Establishing a connection
The "Nanomass Communication" operating tool automatically detects the measuring device
connected to the PC. Several devices can be connected simultaneously. Only one measuring
device can be selected in the operating tool, however.
1. Start Nanomass Communication.
The PC assigns the COM port automatically for the connected measuring device.
2. In the "COM-Port" selection box, select the COM port assigned by the PC for the
connected measuring device.
Computer
Depends on the device interface:
• USB port or
• RS232 interface
Disk drives (in the case of installation the "Nanomass Communication" operating
tool via CD-ROM):
• CD-ROM drive
Recommended
operating system
PC:
• Windows 8.1 (32bit or 64bit)
• Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit)
• Windows XP
For installing on Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 administrator
rights are required.
Drivers
• USB driver
Computer
configuration
The following components must be installed on the PC to be able to install the
"Nanomass Communication" operating tool. If the components are not already
installed, they will be installed automatically when the setup file is run.
• National Instruments VISA Runtime, Version 5.4 or higher
• For USB port: virtual serial interface according to RS232 (virtual com port)
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