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Lightmeter Model 1110 Quick Start Guide
Connecting to a Computer
Some Model 1110 features (such as measurement units and min/max/average
settings) can be configured through the instrument keypad. Others require
the instrument to be connected to DataView
®
for configuration. (For detailed
setup instructions, see the User Manual in the USB drive that comes with the
instrument).
To connect the Model 1110 to your computer:
1. Install the DataView
®
software, making sure to select the Data Logger
Control Panel as an option (it is selected by default). De-select any Control
Panels you do not need.
2. If prompted, restart the computer after installation is complete.
3. Connect the instrument to the computer using a USB cable or pair with
Bluetooth.
4.
Wait for the drivers to install. The drivers are installed the first time the
instrument is connected to the computer. The Windows operating system
will display messages indicating when the installation is complete.
5. Start the Data Logger Control Panel by double-clicking the
Data Logger
shortcut icon in the
DataView
®
folder placed on the desktop during the
installation.
6. Click
Instrument
in the menu bar, and select
Add an Instrument
.
7. The
Add an Instrument Wizard
dialog box opens. This is the first of a
series of screens that lead you through the instrument connection process.
The first screen prompts you to select the connection type (USB or
Bluetooth). Choose the connection type and click
Next
.
8.
If the instrument is identified, click
Finish
. The instrument is now
communicating with the Control Panel.
9.
When you are finished, the instrument will appear in the
Data Logger
Network
branch in the Navigation frame, with a green check mark
indicating a successful connection.
Setting the Instrument’s Clock
To ensure an accurate time stamp of measurements recorded in the instrument,
set the instrument’s clock as follows:
1. Select the instrument in the Data Logger Network.
2. In the menu bar, select
Instrument
. In the drop-down menu that appears,
click
Set Clock
.
3. The
Date/Time
dialog box appears. Complete the fields in this dialog box. If
you need assistance, press
F1
.
4.
When you are finished setting the date and time, click
OK
to save your
changes to the instrument.
