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Connecting to the
Computer
NOTE: The A160 logger requires SpecWare version 9.03 or
above. If you are already running a version of SpecWare 9,
an update to the latest version is available as a free
download on the SpecWare 9 update page at
www.specmeters.com.
The A160 and other A-Series loggers do not use the standard
gray PC interface cable that accompanies SpecWare Software.
Instead, you need the A-Series PC Connection Cable (Item
3661A). The cable is a serial USB cable and requires that you
install the driver prior to its use. The driver is included on the
SpecWare Software installation CD for SpecWare 9 Pro or Basic,
Version 9.01 Build 206 or greater, as well as on the SpecWare 9
update page at www.specmeters.com.
After installing the drivers, if you plug in the cable before you
start SpecWare (or leave it plugged in), SpecWare will
automatically find the COM port used by the cable.
The 2.5mm stereo pin connects to the jack on the back of the
data logger.
The only time you must have the WatchDog connected to the
computer is during the launching and downloading of the data
logger.
After the logger has been launched, and/or downloaded,
disconnect the logger and place it in the environment you wish to
monitor.
