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DT80
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A step by step guide for first time users
of the
DT80/80G/81/85/85G
data loggers.
1
Have you got everything?
Check that you have received all of the items that come with your data
logger. You should have received the following items:
•
Data
logger
(
DT80
shown in pictures)
•
Plug pack power supply (suitable for your region)
•
USB communications cable
•
Resource
CD
•
Power terminal block with battery link
•
Double ended screw driver
•
Terminal label clear cover (not shown)
2
Connect power
Connect the plug pack power supply to your mains power outlet and
then connect the power jack into the data logger.
3
Charge the battery
Connect the terminal block with battery link into the power terminal
socket to charge the internal battery. The battery should be charged
for at least 12 hours to ensure it is fully charged.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid storing the internal battery in a discharged state
as this will reduce its capacity.
4
Insert the resource CD
Insert the resource CD into your computer. Your computer must be
running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista. If the
resource CD menu does not appear then browse to the CD and run
the program “dtautorun.exe” to start the menu.
5
Connect USB cable
Connect the USB communications cable to the logger and your
computer.
6
Install drivers
Connecting the USB cable may cause the computer to install the
communications drivers for
data logger onto your computer. This step
will be skipped if the drivers have already been installed previously. If
you are asked to specify the location to search for the drivers during
the installation process set the location to the resource CD.
Note: The drivers were created by FTDI Ltd. You may see references
to ‘FTDI’ during the driver installation or later when selecting the ‘COM’
port to communicate with.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to follow the direction of the
Windows hardware installation wizard. The wizard may
require either one or two driver components to be
installed. It is important that you install any components
requested, otherwise communications with the data
logger will not be possible.
