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3 Initial setup
3.1 LIQ-LocalLink installation
3.1.1 For Microsoft Windows 7
The drivers for the LIQ-LocalLink type modem are included in Microsoft Windows 7.
1. Plug the LIQ-LocalLink into a USB port on a laptop.
2. The first time that an LIQ-LocalLink is plugged into a
laptop’s USB port, the Microsoft Windows
driver installation dialog will appear onscreen.
3. Follow the prompts to install the drivers.
4. Take note of the assigned COM Port number (in the example below COM4) as this will be
required when setting up the LineMan interface.
(This example installation was done on Windows 7 Pro 32-bit SP1.)
Figure 5: Windows 7 dialog after LIQ-LocalLink modem installation
5. To determine the COM Port connection, access the Device Manager( Control Panel
→ System
→
Device Manager) and expend the selection
“Ports”, the selection USB Serial Port will identify
the correct COM Port number.
3.1.2 For Microsoft Windows XP
Please refer to Appendix B for Windows XP installation.
3.2 LIQ-60 setup
Before the LIQ-60 is configured, its battery needs to have sufficient charge. The LIQ-60 is delivered with
a fully charged battery, but it will discharge during storage.
The battery voltage can be determined with LineMan. Run the LineMan software application and scan
for all LIQ-60 CMS within range. Available devices will be displayed under the Line Tracker Information
window. Click on the device interest and click on Summary. If the battery voltage is less than 2.0V then
it should be charged before installation. It is recommended that you use a GridSense LIQ-Charger.
Alternatively, the battery can be charged using the LIQ-60 solar panel. However, charging a completely
flat battery may require optimal sunlight for up to 50 hours.