MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division
Standard
Operating
Procedure
Release Date: August 27, 2010
Page: 15 of 32
Revision B
8.1. System
Connection
Connections for the DataTrace
®
System are very simple. The following details the procedures to
follow:
Clear an area next to the computer as a work area where access to the Serial port
(usually located on the rear of the computer) is available. Note that if a USB/Serial
Adaptor is being used, it must be installed before the DTW software is installed on the
computer.
Arrange the PC Interface System components for easy access and reference. These
components include those items described in section 6 of this document.
Position the Interface Cable to make connection with the computer’s serial port. Carefully
align the mating pins and holes, and then press together. This will be a snug fit. Do not
force these units together as the small pins may be damaged.
Tighten the screws on the “ears” of the connectors to both the computer’s serial port and
the PC Interface. This will prevent accidentally dislodging the cable and breaking
communications between the computer and DataTrace PC Interface module.
Place the Interface Module in a convenient position adjacent to the computer.
8.2. Installing DataTrace
®
for Windows Software
DataTrace
®
for Windows includes an automatic installation program that will start the installation
when the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. The DTW installation program works with all
Windows operating systems since Windows 95, including Windows NT versions. The following
procedure describes the installation of the DataTrace
®
for Windows software.
1. Insert the DataTrace for Windows CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The
installation program starts and the “DataTrace for Windows Installation” window is displayed
with the following options: “Install DataTrace for Windows”, “What’s new in DTW”, “DTW
Password Procedure”, “DataTrace Operator Manual (Acrobat PDF)”, “Install Adobe Acrobat
Reader”, and “Exit”.
2. Click “Install DataTrace for Windows”.
3. The installation program will start and a “Preparing to install...” status box will be displayed.
After a slight delay, the “Welcome to the DataTrace for Windows Installation Wizard.” screen
is displayed. Click Next.
4. The “Security Information” screen appears discussing security systems for DTW.
Read this
procedure if you are considering using any Password Protection or Enhanced
Security!
Click Next.
5. The “Security Selection” screen appears with three options: “None”, “Simple”, and
“Complete”. The program requests you define the level of security that you wish the program
to operate under. Select “None” unless you are required to define a higher level of security,
then click Next.