Vaisala Veriteq viewLinc 4.0, Administrator'S Manual

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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End User PC Requirements
A machine on the network used to administer viewLinc must
have:
• 2.4 GHz
• 2 GB RAM
• a supported Internet browser installed (Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.0 or later; Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or later
recommended).
Installing viewLinc
This section outlines how to install viewLinc on a server or a
remote host, including a description of the four methods by
which devices can be connected to the system. The four
methods are:
• using a vNet device to connect devices to the network
• using a Digi device to connect devices to the network
• using USB port to connect devices to viewLinc Server or
Remote Host
• using Serial port to connect devices to viewLinc Server or
Remote Host
If you are connecting 300 Series Transmitter devices, they
are connected either wirelessly or using a Digi device. Refer
to your Vaisala product User Guide for more information.
For further graphical representation of installing viewLinc,
see the relevant Vaisala Quick Start Guides. There are
versions for those using vNet or Digi devices and those using
USB/Serial ports. For copies of Quick Start Guides, see
www.vaisala.com/lifescience-hitech or speak to your sales
representative.
Connecting Devices
Choose from the following methods to connect your devices
to the network or appropriate PCs.